Analysis: Syria: The Embassy Attack and Improving Relations With Washington

Al-Qaida Offshoot Blamed in Syria Attack
Armed Islamic militants attempted to storm the U.S. Embassy in a brazen
attack Tuesday, the government said. (AP)
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Analysis: Syria: The Embassy Attack and Improving Relations With
Washington
The attack against the U.S. Embassy in Damascus, Syria, was a "terrorist
operation," Syrian Interior Minister Bassam Abdel Majid told Syrian
state television Sept. 12. The Syrians' ability to foil the attack will
allow Damascus to improve its relations with Washington to some extent,
though Syria's close relationship with Iran will prevent the two sides
from making a significant diplomatic breakthrough.