In a written statement, the US State Department warned "Do not travel to Lebanon" and stated that those wishing to leave the country should leave immediately due to the "unpredictable security situation".
In a written statement from the US Embassy in Beirut, it was also stated that citizens wishing to leave Lebanon should leave immediately due to the "unforeseen security situation".
In the statement, it was stated that there are still commercial flights but the capacity has decreased and US citizens were advised to "check the flights at the airport in Beirut".
Editor: David Goodman
