USPS to temporarily halt mail service to Iran, Iraq, Israel effective June 20

By Linn’s Staff

The United States Postal Service announced June 18 that it will temporarily suspend international mail service to Iran, Iraq and Israel effective June 20.

Word of the announcement came via a press release from DMM Advisory.

According to the press release, the service disruptions affect Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, international first-class mail, international first-class packages, international Priority Airmail, international Surface Air Lift and M-bag items.

“Unless otherwise noted, service suspensions to a particular country do not affect delivery of military and diplomatic mail,” the press release said. “For already deposited items, Postal Service International Service Center (ISC) employees will endorse the items as ‘Mail Service Suspended — Return to Sender’ and then place them in the mail stream for return.”

Further information and updates are available on the Postal Service’s website.

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