Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:15:06
 US State Department Spokesman, Sean McCormack |
The US is investigating any implications for its security posture in Beirut to make required adjustments after Thursday's explosion.
"We have people on scene right now who are going through and continuing to do the investigation, collect information, collect evidence," said US State Department Spokesman, Sean McCormack in Washington.
"We have people on scene right now who are going through and continuing to do the investigation, collect information, collect evidence," said US State Department Spokesman, Sean McCormack in Washington.
"We don't yet have a full picture of exactly what happened, who is responsible, who is exactly being targeted," he added.
"We'll of course in the days ahead, take a look at the facts and the evidence. And if there are any implications for our security posture in Beirut, of course we will make adjustments," noted the official.
"We'll of course in the days ahead, take a look at the facts and the evidence. And if there are any implications for our security posture in Beirut, of course we will make adjustments," noted the official.
The blast which killed four Beirut residents took place just ahead of a farewell reception for the American ambassador at a hotel in central Beirut.
Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Seniora called an emergency cabinet meeting after blast.
Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Seniora called an emergency cabinet meeting after blast.
MHE/DT
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