NEW : During the battle , a truck exploded , Harf said , causing major damage to the front gate of the consulate . Taliban said it planned another attack elsewhere . There were no U.S. casualties in the attack in Herat province . Taliban drove a truck towards the U.S. embassy gate . The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack .
NEW : Taliban said it planned another attack elsewhere . There were no U.S. casualties in the attack in Herat province . Taliban drove a truck towards the U.S. embassy gate . The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack .