US Embassy Branch in Tel Aviv Suffers Minor Damage from Iranian Missile Strikes; No Injuries Reported

GG News Bureau
Tel Aviv/Washington, 16th June: A branch of the United States Embassy in Tel Aviv sustained minor structural damage following nearby Iranian missile strikes, as hostilities between Iran and Israel escalated into their fourth consecutive day. Despite the damage, no U.S. personnel were injured in the incident.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee confirmed the situation on Monday through posts on social media platform X, stating that the embassy branch had experienced “concussions of Iranian missile hits” in close proximity. Due to safety protocols and the ongoing military situation, the U.S. Embassy and Consulate remain closed, with a shelter-in-place advisory still in effect.

“Our @usembassyjlm US Embassy in Israel & Consulate will officially remain closed today as shelter in place still in effect. Some minor damage from concussions of Iranian missile hits near Embassy Branch in @TelAviv but no injuries to US personnel,” Ambassador Huckabee posted.

He urged the approximately 700,000 American nationals currently in Israel to monitor the embassy’s official website for updates on travel advisories, airport operations, and embassy services.

Videos of Damage Surface Online

Video clips circulating on social media show shattered glass panes and damaged interiors at the U.S. diplomatic facility in Tel Aviv. While the physical damage is reportedly minimal, the incident highlights the increasingly volatile environment as Iran and Israel remain locked in open conflict.

The embassy confirmed that all personnel were accounted for and that emergency procedures were followed immediately after the blasts.

The first images have emerged showing damage to the U.S. embassy branch in Tel Aviv, Israel following Iran’s overnight missile attack. pic.twitter.com/Bu9uULaSfD

— AZ Intel (@AZ_Intel_) June 16, 2025

Fourth Day of Open Warfare

The embassy incident follows Iran’s latest wave of missile attacks on Israel early Monday morning. According to the Associated Press, the strikes killed at least five people and wounded dozens more, setting off air raid sirens across major Israeli cities.

Iran claims to have launched over 100 missiles, vowing continued retaliation for Israel’s preemptive strikes last Friday under Operation Rising Lion. The Israeli campaign had targeted military and nuclear sites across Iran, reportedly killing several top commanders and nuclear scientists.

As of Tuesday, the death toll in Iran from Israeli strikes has risen to 224, while 19 people have died in Israel, according to official and media reports.

No Sign of De-escalation

Despite growing international pressure, both Tehran and Jerusalem have shown no indication of halting hostilities. The situation has prompted foreign embassies, including the U.S. mission, to tighten security protocols and reduce diplomatic operations temporarily.

The U.S. State Department has not issued a formal travel ban but is closely monitoring developments. Additional advisories are expected if the security situation continues to deteriorate.

For now, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem and its branch in Tel Aviv remain closed, and American citizens in Israel are being advised to exercise extreme caution and remain in contact with U.S. consular services.