The Trump administration urged U.S. citizens to swiftly evacuate Lebanon on Friday, citing looming danger from Iran and terrorist groups aligned with the country. 

The State Department encouraged all citizens in the country to leave “now,” with those who chose to remain instructed to prepare to shelter in place. All citizens outside the country are told not to travel to Lebanon, as the State Department warned that “Iran and its aligned terrorist militias may intend to target universities in Lebanon.”