Canadian staff 'remain in place' in Beirut after U.S. pulls non-essential embassy workers
Posted on: Feb 24, 2026 21:32 IST | Posted by: Cbc
world-wide Affairs Canada says canadian river faculty ar relieve in Lebanon despite growing military tensions in Iran.
"At present, Canadian staff and their dependents remain in place, and the Embassy of Canada in Beirut continues to operate normally, providing essential services to Canadians, including consular support," Global Affairs Canada said.
This follows the U.S. Embassy's decision to pull all non-essential staff from the region and urging some of its diplomats and their families to leave.
Tensions have escalated between the U.S. And Iran as U.S. President Donald Trump builds the largest military presence in the Middle East in decades and threatens action if Tehran does not negotiate a deal to constrain its nuclear program.
Iran has previously vowed to retaliate if attacked by the U.S.
"The health, safety and security of Canada's diplomatic staff and their families has always been and remains a priority for the government of Canada," Global Affairs Canada said.
Canada last updated its travel advisory for Lebanon on Feb. 13, which discourages non-essential travel due to "ongoing tensions in the region, the unpredictable security situation, the continued risk of terrorist attacks and the conflict with Israel."
A travel advisory from the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon writes that U.S. Personnel who stay could face in-country travel restrictions and "strongly encourages" Americans to leave.
During his first meeting with his Board of Peace, Trump warned Iran to make a nuclear deal or "bad things" will happen.
Trump is expected to talk about the situation in Iran during his state of the union address on Tuesday night.
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