Two detained after shots fired at US embassy in Beirut
Jun 06, 2024
Beirut [Lebanon], June 6: Two people have been detained after shots were fired at the US embassy in the Lebanese capital Beirut, the diplomatic mission reported on X on Wednesday. "At 8:34 am local time, small arms fire was reported in the vicinity of the entrance to the US Embassy," the post said. It added that "thanks to the quick reaction" of the Lebanese army and internal security team, "our facility and our team are safe."