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US evacuating non-emergency personnel from Beirut

February 23, 2026 at 03:43 PM
By Laura Kelly
US evacuating non-emergency personnel from Beirut
The State Department has ordered the departure of non-emergency personnel from the U.S. embassy in Beirut, as President Trump has directed a major military buildup in the region for potential strikes against Iran. A State Department official confirmed to The Hill the mandatory evacuations as a “prudent” decision based on the current security environment. “The…

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The State Department has ordered the departure of non-emergency personnel from the U The State Department has ordered the departure of non-emergency personnel from the U.S. embassy in Beirut, as President Trump has directed a major mil Monitor developments in US for further updates.

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The State Department has ordered the departure of non-emergency personnel from the U embassy in Beir

The State Department has ordered the departure of non-emergency personnel from the U.S. embassy in Beirut, as President Trump has directed a major military buildup in the region for potential strikes against Iran. A State Department official confirmed to The Hill the mandatory evacuations as a “prudent” decision based on the current security environment. “The…
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