The US Embassy in Beirut evacuated a number of employees as a precautionary measure due to potential regional developments, sources close to the embassy told Al-Jadeed on February 23, 2026, between 10:45 AM and 1:45 PM UTC. The evacuation occurred amid concerns over unspecified regional tensions, according to the Al-Jadeed report citing sources familiar with the matter. The move was described as precautionary, with no further details provided on the number of employees affected or the exact nature of the potential developments. Al-Jadeed published the information via a post on X by journalist Jacinthe Antar, referencing sources close to the embassy. No official statement from the US Embassy or US government has confirmed the evacuation as of 1:46 PM UTC.
