| 2008 United States consulate in Istanbul attack | |
|---|---|
 U.S. Consulate in Istanbul | |
| Location | Consulate of the United States, 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)[1] |
| Injured | 1 |
| Perpetrators | Unknown |
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.
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.[2]
- ^ Six Killed in Gunfight Outside US Consulate in Istanbul. Deutsche Welle. 2008-07-09.
- ^ Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and Optional Protocols[permanent dead link]. Center for a World in Balance.