The US embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, suffered “light damage” due to an Iranian missile attack in the nearby region, the US ambassador said Mike Huckabe on Monday (16).
Huckabe reported that “shock waves” of the explosion caused some damage to the building, but said there were no injuries among US employees.
He also stated that diplomatic representation will remain closed on Monday because the order of “home stay” remains in force.
Series of attacks
Iran launched one during Sunday night (15), entering the fourth day of the increase in conflict between countries.
Several residential buildings were hit and explosions were seen around an oil refinery in the coastal city of Haifa.
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Iran sent “hundreds” of missiles aiming at residential buildings and Israeli infrastructure, according to Iranian media.
The light of day on Monday (16) brought more anxiety to the Israeli residents while evaluating the damage, with the authorities vasking the rubble and people hugging the streets.
Tel Aviv photos show streets covered with debris, broken showcases and buildings and severely damaged cars.
