1958 Lebanon crisis

1958 Lebanon crisis
Part of the Cold War and the Arab Cold War

American Marine in a foxhole outside Beirut
Date15 July – 25 October 1958
(3 months, 1 week and 3 days)
Location
Result Lebanese government victory
Belligerents

Government

Opposition

Supported by: Supported by:
Commanders and leaders

United States Dwight D. Eisenhower

United Arab Republic Gamal Abdel Nasser
Casualties and losses
± 1,000 killed or injured
United States:
1 killed
1 wounded
+ 5,000 killed or injured

The 1958 Lebanon crisis was a political crisis in Lebanon caused by political and religious tensions in the country that included an American military intervention, which lasted for around three months until President Camille Chamoun, who had requested the assistance, completed his term as president of Lebanon. American and Lebanese government forces occupied the Port of Beirut and Beirut International Airport. With the crisis over, the United States withdrew.


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