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U.S. State Dept: U.S. Not Involved in Lebanon Pager Explosions, Gathering Information - Press Briefing, Reuters

Sep 17, 2024, 05:53 PM

The U.S. State Department has stated that the United States was not involved in the recent pager explosions in Lebanon and was unaware of the incident in advance, according to a press briefing and Reuters. The department is currently gathering information about the attack and has not made an assessment regarding who might be responsible. The State Department emphasized the importance of seeking a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Additionally, the U.S. has expressed concern about potential escalation in the Middle East and urged Iran not to exploit the situation. It is too early to assess the impact of the pager attack on Gaza ceasefire talks.