The U.S. Embassy in Beirut is now secure after a gunman opened fire on the building, with guards outside the embassy successfully neutralizing the threat. An investigation is currently underway to determine the motive behind the attack. According to reports, one of the shooters was wearing a black vest with the words 'Islamic State' written in Arabic, along with the English letters I and S. The Associated Press has identified one of the shooters as a Syrian national who was captured by Lebanese forces after being shot and taken to a local hospital. There were reportedly three shooters in total, with one being killed, one captured, and one still at large.
The U.S. Embassy confirmed the incident, stating that small-arms fire was reported near the entrance but thanks to the quick response of the Lebanese Armed Forces, Internal Security Forces, and embassy security team, there were no significant damages or injuries at the facility. The gun battle lasted approximately 30 minutes, during which U.S. security personnel were also involved.
