US pulls Beirut embassy staff as Iran war fears spike in region | Lebanon

Published on Feb 24, 2026 10:00 am IST

The US Embassy in Beirut has evacuated dozens of diplomats in what Washington calls a "precautionary measure" — but the timing tells a different story. With over 200 US fighter jets already in the Middle East, two carrier strike groups closing in on Iran, and Marco Rubio abruptly cancelling his Israel visit, war fears are surging. Who ordered the sudden evacuation? Watch for more

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