BEIRUT/ WASHINGTON — The US State Division ordered the departure of relations and non-emergency US authorities personnel from Lebanon, citing the risky safety scenario within the area, a State Division discover emailed to US residents in Lebanon confirmed on Sunday.
“On June 22, 2025, the US Division of State ordered the departure of relations and non-emergency US authorities personnel from Lebanon because of the risky and unpredictable safety scenario within the area,” the discover learn.
The US had final 12 months ordered the departure of relations and non-essential workers throughout Israel’s battle in Lebanon that had dealt extreme blows to Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, however that order was later lifted.
Now, the world awaits Iran’s response on Sunday after President Donald Trump mentioned the US had “obliterated” Tehran’s most delicate nuclear websites, becoming a member of Israel within the largest Western army motion in opposition to the Islamic Republic since its 1979 revolution.
The Israel-Iran battle, which started on June 13 with Israeli attacks on Iran, has raised additional alarms in a area that was already on edge because the begin of Israel’s army assault on Gaza in October 2023.
The US State Division has a “Degree 4: Do Not Journey” advisory for Lebanon. — Reuters