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U.S. Consulate in Saudi City Attacked

HeadlineDec 06, 2004

The U.S. Consulate in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah came under attack earlier today. News reports indicate a car exploded outside the consulate. Gunmen then stormed the compound killing four Saudi guards taking 18 local staff members hostage. All Americans who were at the consulate are reported to be safe.

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