State Department Orders Non-emergency Personnel to Leave US Embassy in Beriut
The U.S. State Department has ordered non-emergency personnel to evacuate the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, Monday. The department did not explain why the personnel was being told to evacuate, Fox News reported…
The U.S. State Department has ordered non-emergency personnel to evacuate the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, Monday.
The department did not explain why the personnel was being told to evacuate, Fox News reported.
However, the evacuation order comes as President Donald Trump has ordered a large buildup of forces in the Middle East and has threatened the Iranian regime.
“The Department of State has ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and eligible family members from U.S. Embassy Beirut,” the State Department said.
“We continuously assess the security environment, and based on our latest review, we determined it prudent to reduce our footprint to essential personnel. The Embassy remains operational with core staff in place. This is a temporary measure intended to ensure the safety of our personnel while maintaining our ability to operate and assist U.S. citizens,” the statement continued.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has tightened control over Hezbollah in Lebanon potential U.S. strikes loom, according to reports.
According to the Jerusalem Post