Beirut: The US Embassy in Beirut issued an urgent appeal to its citizens, urging them not to travel to Lebanon under any circumstances. The Embassy called on US citizens currently in Lebanon to leave immediately, emphasizing the need to take advantage of the availability of commercial flights at this time.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the appeal stated: “The security situation in Lebanon is volatile and unpredictable,” noting that airstrikes have been reported across wide areas of the country, particularly in the south, the Bekaa Valley, and parts of the capital, Beirut.