The Lebanese army deployed near the American embassy in Beirut on June 5, 2024, following the arrest of a Syrian after a shooting near the chancery. (Credit: Joseph Eid/AFP)
On the night of June 21 22, the feared escalation of the war launched by Israel against Iran occurred as the U.S. joined the offensive by bombing Iran's nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. Iran had repeatedly warned Washington of retaliation, raising fears that American interests and nationals around the world might be targeted by Tehran or allied armed groups in the region.L'Orient Today interviewed several of these nationals in Lebanon. While they expressed caution, none reported feeling particularly concerned, despite calls from U.S. authorities to remain vigilant.Tracy, an American retired educator, married to a Lebanese man, moved to Lebanon in April, two months before the war began. The current situation did not seem to worry her too much. “We live in Batroun, and I don’t feel any less safe than before. In fact,...
On the night of June 21 22, the feared escalation of the war launched by Israel against Iran occurred as the U.S. joined the offensive by bombing Iran's nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. Iran had repeatedly warned Washington of retaliation, raising fears that American interests and nationals around the world might be targeted by Tehran or allied armed groups in the region.L'Orient Today interviewed several of these nationals in Lebanon. While they expressed caution, none reported feeling particularly concerned, despite calls from U.S. authorities to remain vigilant.Tracy, an American retired educator, married to a Lebanese man, moved to Lebanon in April, two months before the war began. The current situation did not seem to worry her too much. “We live in Batroun, and I don’t feel any less safe than before. In...
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