Gunman Killed in Foiled Attack on US Embassy in Lebanon

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Gunman Killed in Foiled Attack on US Embassy in Lebanon
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A gunman, identified as a Syrian national, was shot and captured by Lebanese soldiers after a shootout outside the U.S. Embassy near Beirut. The attack, which lasted almost half an hour, did not result in any casualties among embassy staff. The shooter's motives remain unclear, but local media suggest possible links to the Islamic State. The situation is now stable, and investigations are ongoing.

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