Lebanese Military Thwarts Attack on US Embassy: One Assailant Killed, Others Captured

A gunman was captured by Lebanese soldiers after an attempt to attack the US Embassy near Beirut. Four assailants were involved; one was killed, one escaped, and one was detained. The attack occurred amid ongoing tensions in Lebanon. No casualties were reported among the embassy staff.

A gunman was captured by Lebanese soldiers on Wednesday following an attempted attack on the US Embassy near Beirut, the military reported.

A Lebanese security official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told The Associated Press that four assailants were involved. One drove the gunmen to the site, while three others opened fire.

The incident left one shooter dead, one fugitive, and one injured and detained by the Lebanese military. The motive of the attackers remains unclear, but local media displayed photos of a bloodied suspect wearing an Islamic State vest. A gunfight ensued for nearly half an hour near the US Embassy in Aukar, north of Beirut.

No casualties were reported among the embassy's staff, and Lebanese troops quickly secured the area. The US Embassy in Beirut has been targeted multiple times in the past, underlining persistent regional tensions and security challenges.