UK Prepares for Potential Evacuation of Nationals from Lebanon
Over 1,000 British military personnel are on standby amid rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
- The UK has stationed troops in Cyprus to facilitate a possible evacuation of 16,000 British nationals from Lebanon.
- RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus will serve as the hub for any evacuation operations.
- Two Royal Navy ships and RAF helicopters are positioned in the Eastern Mediterranean for support.
- The Foreign Office has urged British citizens to leave Lebanon due to escalating regional conflict.
- The situation follows recent high-profile assassinations and growing fears of a broader Middle East war.