Shots fired near US Embassy in Beirut
On the morning of September 15th, shots were fired near the United States Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. The incident took place in the Awkar area, just a few hundred meters away from the heavily fortified embassy compound.
According to reports, at least one gunman opened fire on a security guard stationed outside a commercial bank near the embassy. The guard was injured in the attack and rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Fortunately, his injuries were not life-threatening.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, but Lebanese security forces have launched an investigation into the incident. They are currently searching for the perpetrator and have increased security measures around the embassy.
The US Embassy in Beirut issued a statement following the shooting, assuring the public that all embassy personnel are safe and accounted for. They also expressed their gratitude to the Lebanese security forces for their swift response to the incident.
This is not the first time that the US Embassy in Beirut has been targeted. In 1983, a suicide bomber drove a truck filled with explosives into the embassy, killing 63 people, including 17 Americans.
The recent shooting near the embassy serves as a reminder of the ongoing political instability and security threats in Lebanon. The country has been grappling with a severe economic crisis, political turmoil, and social unrest in recent years.
The US Embassy in Beirut remains on high alert, and American citizens in Lebanon are advised to exercise caution and remain vigilant. The Lebanese government has also pledged to increase security measures around diplomatic missions in the country to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
As the investigation into the shooting near the US Embassy in Beirut continues, the international community is closely monitoring the situation in Lebanon and hoping for a swift resolution to the ongoing security challenges facing the country.
