Gunmen Attack U.S. Consulate in Saudi Arabia

NPR | By Steve Inskeep

Published December 6, 2004 at 12:00 AM EST

Militants attack the U.S. Consulate in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Monday, killing four security officers. Three of the attackers were also killed. A U.S. embassy spokesman says all Americans at the consulate are safe. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and Khaled al-Maeena, editor in chief of Arab News in Jiddah.

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