The deputy of the American envoy for the Middle East, Morgan Ortigos, sparked a wave of controversy on social media platforms, after publishing a photo carrying an artillery shell, in a move that some considered provocative in light of the tensions in the region.

Ortigos posted the picture on her official account on the X platform (previously Twitter), and attached her to a comment in which she said: “All of this is on one working day,” which sparked different reactions among her followers, where some considered it a challenge message, while others saw that it reflects The nature of the American role in the region.

This controversy comes just days after the American official was subjected to another wave of criticism, due to a picture of it during the handshake of the Lebanese army commander, General Joseph Aoun.