All Americans Secure Following Gunfire Near Beirut Embassy, Confirms Biden’s National Security Adviser

U.S. President Joe Biden’s national security adviser assured that all American personnel are “safe and accounted for” following reports of gunfire near the U.S. Embassy in Beirut on Wednesday.

“One local Lebanese guard force member who was outside of the compound was wounded,” the adviser, Jake Sullivan, told NBC’s “Today.” “He’s receiving care now, and we’re working closely with local authorities to ascertain what exactly happened here to ensure there is no continuing threat, and we will do all we need to do to protect our people.”