The Lebanese army has identified the shooter at the American embassy, stating that he holds Syrian nationality.

Today, Wednesday, the "Al Jazeera" news network reported that the army's forces responded to the sources of fire and hit the shooter.

Earlier today, Wednesday, the news network reported that gunfire occurred targeting the American embassy in the Aoukar area of Mount Lebanon.

On Tuesday, the U.S. administration expressed concern over the recent escalation of tensions between Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah.

Matthew Miller, a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, said during a press briefing on Tuesday that they are concerned about messages from Israeli military officials indicating readiness to attack Hezbollah and the rising tensions in the region, according to the Anadolu Agency.