The US Embassy in Lebanon evacuated dozens of its staff members on Monday via Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport, Lebanese media reported, as tensions continue to escalate between Tehran and Washington.
Lebanese private television LBCI, citing sources, said the evacuation was taken as a "preliminary step" amid rising regional tensions.
The US Embassy did not issue any statement clarifying this action.
Iran and the United States will meet again in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday to resume discussions on a possible nuclear deal, amid rising regional tensions and speculation of imminent war.
The new round of talks comes amid an unprecedented US military buildup in the Persian Gulf and a series of military exercises by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in recent days.
US President Donald Trump has warned of military action against Iran if a deal is not reached within 10 to 15 days.
