Got it...
Note: The following news brief is a quote:
http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1233653,00.html
US Embassy 'Under Attack'
Updated: 08:54, Tuesday September 12, 2006
Security forces have surrounded the US and other foreign embassies in Damascus - gunfire and explosions have been reported in the nearby area.
One resident told the Associated Press news agency it appeared the embassy was "under attack" and black smoke is rising from the area.
The witness said there "there was gunfire, explosions and quite a commotion" in the area.
An embassy guard told AFP news agency the building was "under attack".
The area is home to a number of foreign embassies, including the US and Iraqi embassies.
More follows . .
The area is home to a number of foreign embassies, hmmmmm
You would think that that is one embassy that would be prepared for the worst. I'd be very surprised if there is not overwhelming surveillance and security, and perhaps escape tunnels.