U.S. Embassy Bombings

author
Dr. Chris Meek
  • 08 Nov 2024
  • 1 min read

August 7, 1998: The U.S. embassies in Tanzania and Kenya are bombed by Al-Qaeda operatives, killing more than 200 people and injuring thousands. In retaliation, the U.S. launches missile strikes on Al-Qaeda camps in Afghanistan.