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

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