US thanks Syria over embassy raid

BBC

The US has thanked Syria for foiling an attack on its embassy in Damascus.
Syria said three attackers were killed and a fourth captured as they tried to drive two cars at the compound. One security officer was killed.

Syrian media blamed Islamic extremists but no-one has said they carried out the attack. One car went up in flames but the second bomb failed.

The US, which lists Syria as a sponsor of terrorism, said it was grateful that the embassy staff's safety was ensured.

There were no reports of US casualties. There is currently no US ambassador to Damascus and very limited contact between the governments.

Damascus has seen sporadic unrest in recent years, including a reported attempt to bomb the Canadian embassy. ......