[HIGHLIGHTS] Sudden! The Iranian embassy building in Syria was attacked and many people were killed. The United States and Russia responded

The consular department building of the Iranian Embassy in Syria was attacked by Israel, killing seven members, including senior generals. Videos released by Iranian media also showed that the scene was severely damaged, with fire and smoke.

Syrian Foreign Minister Mekdad condemned the incident in a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Abdullahiyan, saying the attack was a "serious violation of international regulations" The U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said at a press conference that the United States "has not identified the target or responsible party"