US Orders Departure of Non-Emergency Personnel From Embassy in Beirut Amid Iran Tensions

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2026-02-23
WASHINGTON, February 23 (RIA Novosti) – The US State Department has ordered the departure of non-emergency personnel and their family members from the embassy in Lebanon, a senior State Department official told RIA Novosti on Monday amid growing tensions with Iran. "The Department of State has ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S​​​. government personnel and eligible family members from U.S. Embassy Beirut. We continuously assess the securi......
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