2008 United States consulate in Istanbul attack
In the morning hours on July 9, 2008, an attack on the Consulate General of the United States, Istanbul resulted in the deaths of the three gunmen and three Turkish National Police officers.
| 2008 United States consulate in Istanbul attack | |
|---|---|
U.S. Consulate in Istanbul | |
| Location | Consulate of America, Istanbul, Turkey |
| Date | July 9, 2008 11:00 local time. (0800 GMT) – 11:15 local time. (0815 GMT) |
| Target | American consulate |
Attack type | Gunfire at the US Consulate |
| Deaths | 6 (Including 3 attackers) |
| Injured | 1 |
| Perpetrators | Unknown |
The attack occurred at a time when the facility was at full function. It is the responsibility of the host state to take care of security as per Article 22 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
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