Matthew Miller, a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, stated that approximately 6,000 Americans have registered with the department seeking information, including details on how to leave Lebanon.
In a statement carried by the American channel “Alhurra” on Wednesday, Miller mentioned that Washington is coordinating with airlines to arrange additional flights out of Lebanon.
He emphasized that the department has directed Americans in Lebanon to register with the State Department to receive pertinent information, particularly regarding exit strategies from the country.
Miller clarified that not all of these 6,000 Americans are seeking assistance to leave but are looking for information and options.
The U.S. State Department has previously urged American citizens in Lebanon to leave the country while commercial flights are still available amidst escalating conflicts between Israel and Hezbollah.
The Lebanese Hezbollah group announced targeting a large Israeli infantry force in northern Israel with rocket and artillery weapons.
The group stated in a message on Telegram that it targeted “a large infantry force in the Miskaf’am settlement with rocket and artillery weapons, achieving a direct and precise hit.”
On Tuesday evening, the Israeli military announced that Iran had launched hundreds of rockets towards Israel. The military spokesperson urged Israelis to remain alert and follow the instructions of the Home Front Command precisely.
At the same time, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced the launch of dozens of rockets towards Israel and warned that any response from Tel Aviv would be met with an even more “crushing and destructive” retaliation.
A senior Iranian official told Reuters that the missile launches were carried out on orders from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
