The US embassy posted Friday via twitter several statements concerning the latest events in Lebanon’s Tripoli and in Syria. Commenting on Tripoli’s latest events, the US voiced its concerns over the continuing violence in Tripoli and expressed its sincere condolences for the loss of lives. “We call on all parties to exercise restraint and respect for Lebanese security and stability”, they added. On Syria, the US embassy stressed the Assad regime to respect the sovereignty, independence, and stability of Lebanon, calling on the regime to cease the continued shelling of Lebanese territory. “Assad regime officials should be held accountable for involvement in alleged attempts to destabilize Lebanon”, the final tweet said.