The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday denied media reports claiming that foreign embassies have begun evacuating their diplomatic staff from Beirut due to escalating regional tensions.
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The Ministry clarified that these reports are "incorrect as of this hour," emphasizing that diplomatic operations within these missions are ongoing despite current circumstances.
Precautionary Measures by Western Nations
In a related context, several Western countries have taken precautionary measures regarding their citizens and employees:
The United States and Germany issued advisories restricting travel to Lebanon and urging their citizens to exercise extreme caution.
The U.S. Embassy on Monday ordered non-essential government employees and their family members to depart immediately due to the "security situation in Beirut." This includes a ban on personal travel and expectations of further restrictions without prior notice.
The U.S. State Department raised the travel advisory to Level 4 (Do Not Travel), warning of risks related to terrorism, crime, and armed conflict, particularly near the Syrian border.
Indirect Israeli Threats
On the operational level, media reports revealed indirect Israeli threatening messages delivered to Lebanon via Lebanese officials. Reuters reported that Israel warned it would conduct heavy strikes targeting civilian infrastructure in Lebanon should Hezbollah intervene in any potential military confrontation between the United States and Iran.
This escalation comes amid a state of high anticipation across the Middle East regarding a potential U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran, placing the region on the brink of a large-scale conflict that could involve multiple fronts.
Source: RT
