Fred Burton on Protecting American Diplomats in the Wake of the Killing of Iranian General Soleimani

Lawfare, part of the Brookings Institute, asked for a few thoughts on how the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) reacts to the increased threat to American diplomats and embassies, in the wake of the killing of Iranian General Soleimani in a targeted drone strike. From Beirut to Benghazi, the DSS has learned some very hard lessons over the years, but nobody does a better job with less.

Protecting Diplomats Following Soleimani's Death

The recent siege at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and subsequent threats of retaliation from Iran and its proxies following the Jan. 3 U.S. military operation that killed commander of Iran's Quds Force Qassem Soleimani are vivid reminders that the world is often a dangerous place for American diplomats.