Tensions in Lebanon: US and UK embassies urge their citizens to leave the country. “The situation can deteriorate rapidly”

John

By John

In a situation of growing voltage Between Iran And Israelthe American embassy in Beirut urged its citizens to leave the Lebanon “in any way possible.” This move was followed by a similar warning from the government Britishwhich has called on its citizens to leave the country “now” due to rising tensions and the possibility of a rapid deterioration of the situation.

The alert follows the increase in hostilities between Hezbollaha group supported by Iran, and Israel, with numerous exchanges of fire at confine. The situation is aggravated by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamaswith Israeli forces carrying out numerous air strikes on Gaza in response to Hamas attacks.

The British Foreign Secretary, David Lammysaid tensions were high and the situation could quickly deteriorate, calling on British citizens to leave immediately. The US embassy similarly encouraged citizens to book any available flights to leave Lebanon as soon as possible, despite flight cancellations and suspensions.