US Embassy in Lebanon evacuates personnel amid tensions with Iran: Lebanese media

Lebanese media says move taken as ‘precautionary step’

By Serdar Dincel

ISTANBUL (AA) – The US Embassy in Lebanon evacuated dozens of its personnel via Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut on Monday, Lebanese media reported, as tension continues to escalate between Tehran and Washington.

Lebanese private television LBCI, citing sources, said the evacuation was taken as a “precautionary step” amid rising regional tensions.

No statement was issued by the US embassy clarifying the move.

Iran and the US are set to reconvene in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday to resume discussions for a potential nuclear deal, amid rising regional tensions and speculations of an imminent war.

The new round of talks comes amid an unprecedented US military buildup in the Persian Gulf and a series of military drills by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in recent days.

US President Donald Trump has warned of military action against Iran if a deal is not reached within 10 to 15 days.

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