In the growing atmosphere of tension between Iran's allies and Israel, after the murder of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in a secure residence in the heart of Tehran, the American embassy in Beirut asked its compatriots to leave Lebanon «in any way possible."

The British government has also asked its compatriots in Lebanon to leave the country "now". “Tensions are high and the situation could deteriorate rapidly,” said Foreign Secretary David Lammy. “As we work around the clock to strengthen our consular presence in Lebanon, my message to British citizens is clear: leave now.”

Same thing for Sweden, which announced the closure of its embassy in Beirut for fear of escalation : "The Foreign Ministry has instructed its staff to leave Beirut and go to Cyprus", waiting to reposition the mission diplomatic, said Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom, adding that the closure is only scheduled for August, but that it could be extended, depending on the development of the situation. Stockholm also calls on the 10,000 Swedish citizens in Lebanon to leave the country "by any means, while they can."

The third mission of the "Sassari" Brigade began in Lebanon in recent days, after the six-month mandate of 2016 and 2020-21.

(Unioneonline/D)

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