Damascus: US embassy attacked
{{date|September 12, 2006}}

At least three assailants tried to storm the [[United States|U.S.]] embassy in the Rawda area of {{w|Damascus}}, [[Syria]].

According to reports, there was an exchange of gunfire and explosions were heard due to a car being blown up.

Syrian security officials foiled the effort and killed assailants.

At least one security guard was killed. All US officials are safe.

A [[China|Chinese]] diplomat was injured by a stray bullet while he was standing on top of the Chinese embassy building, located close to US embassy. The diplomat was rushed to the hospital for treatment.

== Sources ==
*{{source|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/5337458.stm
|title=Syria 'foils' US embassy attack 
|author=
|pub=BBC News Online
|date=September 12, 2006}} 
*{{source|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,11069-2353683,00.html
|title=US embassy in Damascus attacked
|author=Jenny Booth and agencies 
|pub=Times Online
|date=September 12, 2006}} 
*{{source|url=http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=143921
|title=Armed men attack US embassy in Syria
|author=
|pub=Ninemsn
|date=September 12, 2006}}
*{{source|url=http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/world/4179912.html
|title=Report: China diplomat shot in Damascus
|author=
|pub=Chron.com
|date=September 12, 2006}}

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[[Category:Politics and conflicts]]
[[Category:United States]]
[[Category:Syria]]
[[Category:Middle East]]
[[Category:Damascus]]
At least three assailants tried to storm the U.S. embassy in the Rawda area of , Syria.

According to reports, there was an exchange of gunfire and explosions were heard due to a car being blown up.

Syrian security officials foiled the effort and killed assailants.

At least one security guard was killed. All US officials are safe.

A Chinese diplomat was injured by a stray bullet while he was standing on top of the Chinese embassy building, located close to US embassy. The diplomat was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
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