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State Department Pulling Non-Essential Staff From Embassy In Beirut Amid Iran Tensions

Huffington Post 24 Feb 2026
The U.S. has built up its military presence in the Middle East, amid growing concerns about the risk of a military conflict with Iran ... .
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US orders exit of Beirut embassy personnel amid Iran tension

The New Arab 24 Feb 2026
The United States on Monday ordered non-emergency personnel to leave its embassy in Beirut as President Donald Trump threatens strikes on Iran, which has close relations with Hezbollah.
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People attend large-scale iftar in Beirut, Lebanon

Xinhua 23 Feb 2026
People attend a large-scale iftar in Beirut, Lebanon, Feb ... A large-scale iftar held Saturday in Beirut accommodating about 5,800 orphans and underprivileged individuals set a Guinness World Record for a long iftar table stretching 3,255.8 meters.
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US Embassy evacuates non-essential staff from Beirut due to regional developments - report

The Jerusalem Post 23 Feb 2026
The US Embassy in Beirut reportedly evacuated dozens of non-essential personnel, citing precautionary measures due to anticipated regional developments, though no official statement has been issued ....
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US Embassy scales back Beirut staff amid fears over regional flare-up

Daily Sabah 23 Feb 2026
The U.S. Embassy in Lebanon pulled several personnel out of Beirut on Monday via Rafic Hariri International Airport, according to Lebanese media, in a move described as a precautio ....
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Some U.S. Embassy staff in Beirut ordered to leave amid escalating tensions

CBS News 23 Feb 2026
The State Department has ordered some staff in the U.S. Embassy in Beirut to begin to leave Lebanon, multiple sources familiar with the matter said ... .
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US pulls nonessential personnel from Beirut as Middle East tensions escalate

Live Mint 23 Feb 2026
Asked Friday whether the US could take limited military action as the countries negotiate, Trump said, ‘I guess I can say I am considering that’. He also told reporters later that Iran 'better negotiate a fair deal.' ....
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