Goa, June 16 -- The US Embassy in Tel Aviv was temporarily closed on Monday following minor damage from an Iranian missile strike-the first direct threat to a US diplomatic mission since hostilities between Israel and Iran escalated last week. Though no injuries were reported among embassy staff, videos circulating on social media showed shattered windows and structural damage caused by shockwaves from nearby explosions.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee confirmed the closure on social media, stating, "Our 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 Tel Aviv but no injuries to US personnel." ...