WorldU.S. tells some of its diplomats and their families to leave Lebanon amid Iran tensionsThe United States has ordered non-essential diplomats and their family members at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut to leave Lebanon, the State Department said Monday, as tensions over Iran rise with the threat of a potentially imminent military strike. Official tells AP that move is temporary and that embassy will remain operationalThe Associated Press · Posted: Feb 23, 2026 3:45 PM EST | Last Updated: 2 hours agoPlayListen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.The United States has ordered non-essential diplomats and their family members at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut — seen in the image above — to leave Lebanon. (Joseph Eid/AFP/Getty Images)Social SharingThe United States has ordered non-essential diplomats and their family members at the U.S.…