Canadian staff ‘remain in place’ in Beirut after U.S. pulls non-essential staff from Lebanese capital

Global Affairs Canada says Canadian staff are still in Lebanon despite growing military tensions in Iran. 

“At present, Canadian staff and their dependents remain in place, and the Embassy of Canada in Beirut continues to operate normally, providing essential services to Canadians, including consular support,” Global Affairs Canada said. 

This follows the U.S. embassy’s decision to pull all non-essential staff from the region and urging some of its diplomats and their families to leave. 

Tensions have escalated between the U.S. and Iran as Trump builds the largest military presence in the Middle East in decades and threatens action if Tehran does not negotiate a deal to constrain its nuclear program.

Iran has previously vowed to retaliate if attacked by the U.S. 

“The health, safety and security of Canada’s diplomatic staff and their families has always been and remains a priority for the government of Canada,” Global Affairs Canada said.