Shooting broke out at the US Embassy in Lebanon this morning, the Associated Press and Reuters reported, citing of the Lebanese army.
The attacker, identified as a Syrian citizen, was quickly neutralized by soldiers and subsequently hospitalized. None of the embassy employees were injured during the incident.
At the moment, there are no details about the attacker's motives and condition. Authorities have launched a thorough investigation to uncover more about this disturbing attack. The US Embassy in Beirut has confirmed the safety of all its employees and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. Further updates are expected as the situation develops.