Turkey Urges Citizens to Leave Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions

Turkey has advised its citizens in Lebanon to leave the country due to the possibility of a deteriorating security situation. This warning follows the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and the killing of Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut. France and Italy have issued similar advisories.

Turkey has advised its citizens in Lebanon to leave the country immediately if their stay is not essential, citing a rapidly deteriorating security situation. The foreign ministry made the announcement late on Sunday.

The heightened tensions follow the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and the killing of top Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in an Israeli strike in Beirut.

Turkey's advisory comes on the heels of similar alerts issued by France and Italy, urging their nationals to exit Lebanon due to escalating risks of military conflict in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)