It was reported yesterday that the attack resulted in 4 casualties, 2 members of the consulate staff, and 2 security operatives.
While addressing the press regarding the incident, US National Security Council spokesman, John Kirby, said no US citizen was harmed in the attack.
“What I can tell you is that no US citizens were involved and therefore there were no US citizens hurt.
“But we are aware of some casualties, perhaps even some killed, but I don’t want to get too far ahead of where we are right now,” he said.