Lebanon: Pictures fired outdoors the US embassy in Beirut – 2024-06-07 20:40:04

Pictures had been fired this morning outdoors the workplaces of the US Embassy in Lebanon in Beirut.

BREAKING: Preliminary studies of an armed assault on the US embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. pic.twitter.com/x1bbH5oDIE

— Quds Information Community (@QudsNen) June 5, 2024

As introduced by the US Embassy:

“At 8:34 A.M. native time, small arms hearth was reported within the space of ​​the US Embassy entrance.

Because of the fast response of the LAF, the ISF and our embassy safety crew, our premises and our crew are protected.

Investigations are ongoing and we’re in shut contact with the police authorities of the host nation.”

Preliminary studies indicated that the shooter is a Syrian nationwide who opened hearth on the embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, and was wounded after a short change of fireplace. This data was confirmed by the Armed Forces of Lebanon.

“The members of the military deployed within the space responded to the sources of fireplace, injuring the assailant. He was arrested and brought to a hospital for therapy,” the army mentioned in an announcement.

At 8:34 a.m. native time, small arms hearth was reported within the neighborhood of the doorway to the U.S. Embassy. Because of the fast response of the LAF, ISF, and our Embassy safety crew, our facility and our crew are protected. Investigations are underway and we’re in shut contact…

— U.S. Embassy Beirut (@usembassybeirut) June 5, 2024

Supply: Jerusalem Publish