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Al Qaeda-Related Suicide Bombers Attack Iranian Embassy in Beirut

Iran's embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, was attacked by two suicide bombers today, one captured on video rushing the outer wall and the other reportedly in a nearby parked car. At least 23 people are dead, including an Iranian cultural attaché. Erika Solomon, who is in Beirut for Reuters , has an update.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Iran's embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, was attacked by two suicide bombers today, one captured on video rushing the outer wall and the other reportedly in a nearby parked car. At least 23 people are dead, including an Iranian cultural attaché. Erika Solomon, who is in Beirut for Reuters, has an update.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Andrea Brody

    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Director of Content, News

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    Erika Solomon

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