US evacuates staff from Beirut amid regional tensions

In a move highlighting rising tensions in the Middle East, the United States Embassy in Lebanon evacuated dozens of its staff on Monday via Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport.

The sudden departure was a precautionary measure amid anticipated regional developments, prompting differing analyses over the nature and timing of potential threats.

According to field sources, embassy personnel were moved under strict security measures, though airport operations continued normally.

The rapid execution of the evacuation reflects the seriousness with which Washington is treating emerging risks in the region.