Iran, proxy militias threaten US universities in Lebanon as Americans urged to flee now
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The U.S. State Department is urging Americans to leave Lebanon due to targeted threats from Iran and its proxy militias against American universities in the Middle East. The U.S. Embassy in Beirut describes the security situation as volatile, citing airstrikes, drones, and rocket attacks throughout the country, particularly in the south, Beqaa, and parts of Beirut. Americans in southern Lebanon, near the Syrian border, in refugee settlements, and in Beirut's southern suburbs are strongly encouraged to depart immediately. Commercial flights are available from Beirut Rafic Hariri airport, and the U.S. Embassy is offering limited emergency passport services. Routine consular services, including visa operations, are suspended, and travel to Lebanon is not advised.
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AI-ExtractedAll routine consular services, including visa operations, are suspended until further notice.
The U.S. Embassy in Beirut described the security situation in Lebanon as volatile and unpredictable.
The State Department has warned Americans to get out of Lebanon now while commercial flights are still available.
Airstrikes, drones and rocket attacks occur throughout the country, especially in the south, the Beqaa, and parts of Beirut.
Iran and its proxy terrorist militias have issued targeted threats against universities in Lebanon.
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