UAE condemns targeting of US Embassy in Beirut

The UAE strongly condemned the attack that targeted the US Embassy in Beirut, stressing the importance of protecting diplomatic missions in accordance with norms and charters that govern diplomatic work.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability, in contravention of international law.

A gunman who attacked the US embassy near Beirut was shot and captured by Lebanese soldiers on Wednesday after a shootout that injured an embassy security guard, the military and embassy officials said.

Local media reported that there was a gunfight involving at least one attacker and lasting almost half an hour.

A Lebanese security official and two judicial officials familiar with the case said the gunman appeared to be a lone attacker.

They identified him as a resident of the eastern Lebanese border town of Majdal Anjar near Syria. Earlier, the Lebanese military identified the suspect as a Syrian national.

Agencies