A general view of the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C. (file photo)
U.S. Orders Nonessential Diplomats to Leave Lebanon -- New York Times
The State Department, apparently concerned about possible strikes on American targets by Syrian government allies, on Friday ordered nonessential diplomats at the United States Embassy in Beirut and their families to leave Lebanon.
The department also said nonessential diplomats and their families could leave the American Consulate in Adana, in southern Turkey near the Syrian border, but did not issue an order.
Both diplomatic posts remain open, though with fewer staff members and more limited operations. On Friday, the department also issued travel warnings urging Americans to avoid southeastern Turkey and Lebanon.
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