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Syrian Gunman Captured After Attack on US Embassy in Lebanon

The assailant, reportedly wearing ISIS insignia, was subdued following a shootout with Lebanese troops.

  • The gunman, identified as a Syrian national, opened fire near the US Embassy in Beirut.
  • Lebanese soldiers responded swiftly, injuring and capturing the attacker after a 30-minute gunfight.
  • A security guard at the embassy was wounded during the incident.
  • The attack occurred amid heightened tensions in the region due to ongoing conflicts involving Hezbollah and Israel.
  • Investigations are ongoing to determine the shooter's motives and any possible accomplices.
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