US orders evacuation of non-essential embassy personnel from Beirut
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The United States has ordered the departure of non-essential personnel and eligible family members from its embassy in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
The US Department of State announced that all non-emergency US government staff at the US Embassy in Beirut have been instructed to leave the country. The order also applies to eligible family members.
In a statement, the State Department said: “We have ordered the departure of non-emergency US government personnel and eligible family members from the US Embassy in Beirut.” No specific reason was provided for the decision.
The statement added that Washington continuously evaluates the security environment and, based on its latest review, determined that limiting embassy staffing to core and essential personnel would be a prudent step.
International media outlets also reported on the move, linking the decision to heightened regional tensions and ongoing security assessments by US authorities.
The embassy is expected to continue operating with reduced staff focused on essential diplomatic and security functions.(ILKHA)
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