US urges citizens to leave Lebanon amid rising security risks

The US Embassy in Beirut has called on American citizens to leave Lebanon while commercial flights are still available, according to a statement posted on the embassy’s official X account.

The advisory comes amid escalating tensions in the region and ahead of planned negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, expected to take place in Washington.

Lebanon: The U.S. Embassy in Beirut is closely monitoring the security situation in Lebanon. The security environment remains complex and can change quickly. We urge U.S. citizens to depart Lebanon while commercial flight options remain available. We recommend that U.S. citizens… pic.twitter.com/RwHBB4DKpC

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“The U.S. Embassy in Beirut is closely monitoring the security situation in Lebanon. The security environment remains complex and can change quickly. We urge U.S. citizens to depart Lebanon while commercial flight options remain available. We recommend that U.S. citizens in Lebanon who choose not to leave prepare contingency plans for emergency situations and to monitor the news for breaking developments,” the statement said.

By Jeyhun Aghazada