The gunman behind a shooting incident outside the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon was wearing clothing that appeared to have an Islamic State insignia on it.
The State Department revealed Wednesday that the shooter accused of opening fire on the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon earlier today was wearing what 'appeared to be an ISIS insignia.' Spokesman Matthew Miller said 'one member of the embassy’s local guard force was seriously injured' and the gunman has been arrested following the attack in Beirut that unfolded around 8:30 a.m. local time.
' ATTACK ON US EMBASSY IN LEBANON FOILED, GUNMAN CAPTURED AFTER SHOOTOUT 'The Embassy will remain closed to the public for the rest of today, June 5, but plans to be open for general business as usual tomorrow, June 6,' it added. NETANYAHU SAYS ISRAEL ‘PREPARED FOR VERY INTENSE ACTION’ AGAINST IRAN-BACK HEZBOLLAH AMID RISING TENSIONS The embassy recommended U.S. citizens in Lebanon monitor Travel.State.
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