Six killed in terror attack on US consulate in Turkey
Armed men opened fire today on Turkish police guarding the front entrance to the US consulate in Istanbul, killing three policemen in what Turkish and US officials called a terrorist attack. Three assailants were also reported killed.
The US ambassador to Turkey, Ross Wilson, and Turkey’s foreign ministry said security around all US diplomatic missions in Turkey was immediately increased after the attack, which began about 11am on the high-walled compound in the Istinye district.
