World · 24 February 2026
US orders some Beirut embassy staff to leave Lebanon
The US State Department has instructed some personnel at the American Embassy in Beirut to begin departing Lebanon, according to sources familiar with the decision. The move is described as a precautionary drawdown rather than a full emergency evacuation. Officials have not publicly confirmed the number of staff affected or given a specific timeline. The decision reflects growing concern about regional security conditions in the country.
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