Posted on 09/12/2006 12:30:17 AM PDT by Eurotwit
Edited on 09/12/2006 12:46:33 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Smoke rose from the Rawda area housing the U.S. embassy in central Damascus on Tuesday and the sound of gunfire was heard around the complex.
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"It appears that the embassy is coming under attack," one resident in the area told Reuters.
George Noory just mentioned it on Coast-to-Coast.
That's the first thing I wondered. Do we have a diplomatic relationship with Syria? They were on the US side in the Gulf War, but I seem to remember the Syrian Ambasador to the US closing down their embassy in the run up to Iraqi Freedom.
Prayers up for embassy personnel.
I assume they have Marine guards?
Did a goggle search and it appears it isn't...
Israel can come in from the West, and we'll come in from the East and we'll hook up in the middle of Downtown Damascus.
Off Topic:
Note: The following news brief is a quote:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20060912.WORLD12-3/TPStory/TPInternational/America/
World in Brief
Veiled attacks on U.S., Israel in summit in Cuba
Havana -- A summit of the Non-Aligned Movement began in Havana yesterday with veiled attacks on the United States and Israel, and a defence of Iran's controversial nuclear program.
The six-day gathering brings together leaders from about 50 developing nations, and high-level representatives from dozens more, including some of the most outspoken foes of the United States, such as Iran, North Korea, Venezuela and Syria. AFP
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1161.html
UBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
This information is current as of today, Tue Sep 12 2006 00:42:28 GMT-0700.
Worldwide Caution
June 06, 2006
ALL US embassies and consulates are guarded by the Marine Corps.
Thanks for the pretense, punks. You just went ahead and made our day. It's time to throw out Baby Assad with the Ba'athwater.
No, take out Assad first, because this crushes Hizboallah between Israel and Syria. Frees the Bakka Valley to get out Saddam's WMDs.
I'm sure the Reuters Fauxtographer is clone brushing dead bodies into the street as we speak.
No-prayers for all right now.
Note: The following news brief is a quote:
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http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1157913612017&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
JPost.com » Middle East » Article
Sep. 12, 2006 10:29
Initial report: Clashes at US embassy in Damascus
By JPOST.COM STAFF
The were initial reports of clashes at the US embassy in Damascus on Tuesday morning.
Black smoke was seen rising from the building and explosions and gunfire were heard in the area.
Syrian forces sealed off the compound.
CNN INt'l didn't have much more info. Area where embassy is also seems to house many high-ranking Syrian officials.
Coup attempt?
Cindy, you always come through for us.
Thanks.
Correction - there is one embassy that is not.
That's the one in Tehran that the Iranians kicked us out of, and one of these day we're going to remedy that exception....
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http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3302802,00.html
Report: Shooting heard in Damascus, smoke seen over US embassy
Published: 09.12.06, 10:30
Witnesses in Damascus reported hearing loud gunfire from the center of the Syrian capital.
According to the reports, heavy smoke was seen above the United Stated Embassy. (Reuters)
Watching CNN breaking news right now. Nothing on about Syria.
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