Washington ordered the departure of non-essential diplomats and their family members from Lebanon on Monday as concerns mount of a potential US military conflict with Iran.
A senior state department official said an assessment of the regional security environment determined it was now “prudent” to reduce the embassy’s footprint in the country.
The move was only a “temporary measure’’ intended to ensure the safety of personnel, the official said. They added the embassy would continue to operate with core staff.
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