US embassy urges citizens to leave Lebanon amid security risks

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The US embassy in Beirut issued a security alert on April 22, 2026, advising American citizens to leave Lebanon due to a complex and rapidly changing security situation. The embassy recommended that those who remain prepare for emergencies and exercise caution regarding unexploded ordnance.

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The US embassy in Beirut has renewed a security alert, urging American citizens to depart while commercial flights remain available. In a statement, it said the situation “remains complex and can change quickly”.

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