BEIRUT, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Lebanon's Interior Ministry said on Friday it was looking into warnings by issued by foreign embassies over potential attacks in the country, but that there was no need to panic.
"These warnings are based on information from a foreign intelligence agency," the ministry said in a statement.
"Lebanese security services are following up to check its authenticity and accuracy ... there is no cause for fear or exaggeration."
The French Embassy on Friday urged French citizens in Lebanon to be vigilant over the next 48 hours, citing an "elevated risk of attack targeting public places".
The U.S. Embassy said earlier in the week it had barred staff from visiting the Casino du Liban in Jounieh, north of Beirut. Canada also warned citizens on Thursday to avoid that area.
The Lebanese Interior Ministry gave no further information.