Gunman Captured After Shootout at US Embassy in Beirut

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Gunman Captured After Shootout at US Embassy in Beirut
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A gunman was captured by Lebanese soldiers after a shootout near the U.S. Embassy in Beirut. The attacker, identified as a Syrian national, was wounded and taken to a hospital. The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions in Lebanon, with no casualties reported among embassy staff. The motives remain unclear, but the attacker was seen wearing a vest with "Islamic State" written on it. The situation is now stable, and investigations are underway.

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