United States and Afghan forces have fought off an attack by Taliban insurgents on the America’s consulate in the western city of Herat.
BBC reports that two Afghan police and one security guard were killed in the dawn assault, along with seven attackers.
The US consulate said its workers were safe.
The Taliban said they carried out the attack, which began with a huge blast at the compound gates, sparking a gun battle near consulate buildings.
Attacks continue despite the planned withdrawal of foreign troops in 2014.
17 civilians, including women and children, were injured in the Herat attack.
Herat sits close to the Iranian border on a vital trade route across southern Afghanistan and it has been relatively peaceful in recent years.
The U.S consulate in Herat was opened just four years ago in a former five-star hotel. Source: The Nation

Re-enacting Sept 11th day... Warris it called sef?

Serious, these talibans don't give up. Why do they like much blood shedding?

Boboedom: Serious, these talibans don't give up. Why do they like much blood shedding?

I've been wondering bout that for a long time. I think it's more of a spiritual thing.