press releases 2007

No U.S. Military Bases in Lebanon

October 29, 2007

The U.S. Embassy in Beirut categorically denies all rumors, reports, and news stories about alleged U.S. intentions to build U.S. military bases in Lebanon.  As we said last week and are reiterating today, there is no basis for this story.  There has been no request from the Government of Lebanon for such action, nor has the United States Government requested such bases. We regret that this fabricated story continues to be published.