Thirty-six years ago a tragedy occurred that echoes today. Iran, the world's top sponsor of terrorism, still supports groups that pursue power at the expense of innocent lives. We honor the lives lost in the Beirut barracks bombings as we continue to work for peace in the region. | U.S. Department of State

UPDATE: Officials now say at least 50 people were killed and 2,700 injured, with bodies buried in the rubble. BREAKING NEWS: Lebanon's health minister says more than 25 people were killed and over 2,500 were injured after a massive explosion rocked Beirut, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings and sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky. The latest: https://abc7.la/33qFukv | ABC7

What Happened in Beirut in 1983? The 1983 #Beirut bombings, which targeted American and French forces, occurred in the midst of the #LebaneseCivilWar and the presence of multinational peacekeeping troops. Four decades later, the truth behind the attacks remains a subject of debate, leaving the families of the victims in search of answers and highlighting the enduring complexity of this traumatic event in the context of a war-torn Lebanon. By Lyne Sammouri | This is Beirut