Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 — The United States has advised its citizens to leave Lebanon while commercial travel options are still operating, as tensions across the Middle East continue to intensify following US-Israel strikes on Iran.
In an updated advisory, US authorities urged Americans currently in Lebanon to depart using available commercial flights, warning that the security situation in the region remains unpredictable. The alert comes amid escalating missile exchanges and expanding military activity across multiple countries in the Gulf and Levant.
Lebanon, which shares a border with Israel and hosts Iran-backed Hezbollah, is considered particularly sensitive in the context of the widening conflict. Officials fear that further escalation between Israel and Iran could draw additional actors into the confrontation, increasing risks for civilians and foreign nationals.
The advisory reflects growing concern within Washington about potential spillover effects beyond Iran and Israel. Several embassies across the region have either reduced operations or issued precautionary guidance to their citizens as air defence systems remain active and missile activity continues.
While commercial flights are still operating out of Lebanon at this time, US officials warned that conditions could change rapidly. Travelers have been advised to monitor official updates and act promptly while departure routes remain open.
The situation across the Middle East remains fluid, with further developments expected in the coming hours.