A compound that was formerly a US embassy appears to have been struck in Tehran as the Iran-US war rages, reported news agency AP. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reportedly control the compound since the 1979 hostage crisis and its all-volunteer Basij force operates the premises.
A compound that was previously a US embassy in Tehran was likely struck. (Representative image/AFP)
Witnesses have reportedly seen broken windows in the vicinity, but the absence any missile strike on the compound has led to speculation that the attack took place inside the premises.
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