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Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Beirut February 28, 2026 By U.S. Embassy Beirut
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February 28, 2026
If already in the country, the Department of State urges U.S. citizens to depart Lebanon now while commercial options remain available. We urge U.S. citizens not to travel to Lebanon. The U.S. Embassy strongly encourages U.S. citizens in Southern Lebanon, near the borders with Syria, in refugee settlements, and in the Dahiyeh neighborhood of Beirut to depart those areas immediately. The commercial airport remains open and there is availability on commercial carriers, however flights may be cancelled at any time. Please check flight options at Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport .
Americans who choose not to depart at this time should prepare contingency plans should the situation deteriorate. These alternative plans should not rely on the U.S. government for assisted departure or evacuation. We recommend that U.S. citizens who choose not to depart be prepared to shelter in place should the situation deteriorate further.
On February 23, 2026 the U.S. Department of State ordered the departure of family members and non-emergency U.S. government personnel from Lebanon due to the volatile and unpredictable security situation in the region. Due to ongoing regional events, we remind U.S. citizens to continue to exercise caution and encourage them to monitor the news for breaking developments.
All consular services, routine and emergency, are suspended. The U.S. government currently has no ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Lebanon.
Actions to Take:
For Assistance Contact:
State Department – Consular Affairs
From the U.S. & Canada: +1-888-407-4747 From Overseas: +1-202-501-4444
Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive updates from the Embassy.
4 MINUTE READ
February 28, 2026
If already in the country, the Department of State urges U.S. citizens to depart Lebanon now while commercial options remain available. We urge U.S. citizens not to travel to Lebanon. The U.S. Embassy strongly encourages U.S. citizens in Southern Lebanon, near the borders with Syria, in refugee settlements, and in the Dahiyeh neighborhood of Beirut to depart those areas immediately. The commercial airport remains open and there is availability on commercial carriers, however flights may be cancelled at any time. Please check flight options at Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport .
Americans who choose not to depart at this time should prepare contingency plans should the situation deteriorate. These alternative plans should not rely on the U.S. government for assisted departure or evacuation. We recommend that U.S. citizens who choose not to depart be prepared to shelter in place should the situation deteriorate further.
On February 23, 2026 the U.S. Department of State ordered the departure of family members and non-emergency U.S. government personnel from Lebanon due to the volatile and unpredictable security situation in the region. Due to ongoing regional events, we remind U.S. citizens to continue to exercise caution and encourage them to monitor the news for breaking developments.
All consular services, routine and emergency, are suspended. The U.S. government currently has no ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Lebanon.
Actions to Take:
- Leave Lebanon NOW.
- U.S. citizens should NOT come to the U.S. embassy until further notice.
- If you are in Lebanon, be prepared to shelter in place should the situation deteriorate.
- Have a contingency plan for emergencies and review the Traveler’s Checklist.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and make it easier for us to locate you in an emergency
- As advised in the Lebanon Travel Advisory, U.S. citizens should avoid travel to Lebanon.
For Assistance Contact:
State Department – Consular Affairs
From the U.S. & Canada: +1-888-407-4747 From Overseas: +1-202-501-4444
Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive updates from the Embassy.
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