Thank you Black Veil for that update.
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Sep. 12, 2006 10:39 | Updated Sep. 12, 2006 10:57
Initial report: Clashes at US embassy in Damascus
By JPOST.COM STAFF
There were initial reports of clashes at the US embassy in Damascus on Tuesday morning.
Black smoke was seen rising from the building, while explosions and gunfire were heard in the area. Ambulances and fire engines were rushing to the area.
Syrian security forces sealed off the compound. It was very unlikely, however, that the Syrian forces were part of what witnesses said looked like an attack on the embassy.
US Marines are stationed at the embassy in Syria, but the US ambassador to Syria was recalled some time ago by the Bush administartion.
Lower-level embassy staff still work in the building.
US President George W. Bush has consistently blamed Syria for facilitating terror attacks on US troops in Iraq from its territory. Along with Iran, Iraq and North Korea - Syria comprises what Bush has coined the "Axis of Evil."