US evacuating non-emergency personnel from Beirut

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The State Department has ordered the departure of non-emergency personnel from the U.S. embassy in Beirut, as President Trump has directed a major military buildup in the region for potential strikes against Iran.

A State Department official confirmed to The Hill the mandatory evacuations as a “prudent” decision based on the current security environment.

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Negotiators from the U.S. and Iran are scheduled to meet in Geneva on Thursday, where the U.S. has pushed for Iran to propose an agreement to meet American demands.

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