Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
WASHINGTON DC, 5th August. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Sunday issued an advisory warned the British nationals in Lebanon to register with the country’s embassy and leave on any plane ticket available..
The tensions in the Middle East have built up after the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, American Embassy in Beirut has issued an urgent advisory for its citizens in Lebanon, urged them to leave the country “on any available ticket”.
In view of these developments and potential threats, the Indian Embassy in Beirut has also advised its nationals to avoid traveling to Lebanon until further notice.
The embassy stated, “All Indians are strongly advised to leave Lebanon. Those who remain for any reason should exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements, and remain in contact with the Embassy of India in Beirut via email at cons.beirut@mea.gov.in or the emergency phone number +96176860128.”
Many other nations including Japan have issued similar advisories, urged their citizens to leave Lebanon immediately.
Iran’s warnings of declaration of “severe” retaliation came after the assassination of Haniyeh in Tehran, an act for which Iran blames Israel, though Israel has not claimed responsibility.
Haniyeh was assassinated on Wednesday hours after Hezbollah Commander Fuad Shukr was killed in Beirut.
Lebanon-based Hezbollah’s close ties with Iran, there are concerns that the group could play a crucial role in Iran’s anticipated retaliation, potentially sparked a broader conflict with Israel.
US said it would deploy more fighter jets and warships to the Middle East in a bid to protect Israel from potential Iranian threat.
It reiterated its commitment to protect Israel, the Pentagon noted that missile defence forces have also been placed on heightened alert.
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