U.S. Embassy in Lebanon Confirms Normal Operations

The U.S. Embassy in Lebanon denied rumors about the evacuation of its building in the Aoukar area. In a statement posted on "X" (formerly Twitter), it confirmed that "the U.S. Embassy in Beirut has not been evacuated and is open and operating normally; reports to the contrary are false." Additionally, a statement released by the embassy yesterday requested that American citizens exercise caution and avoid traveling to the border area between Lebanon and Israel, as well as avoid protests and be cautious near any large gatherings or demonstrations.