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Chaos in an Embassy
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2:25:32 - 2:29:05 (03:33)

A former embassy official describes the chaos and violence he experienced during an attack on an embassy in the Middle East, where he and his colleagues had to try and hold off attackers while also protecting their own lives.

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The ambassador recalls an attack on an embassy in the Middle East, as he and his team work to keep each other safe, donning body armor and taking cover as bullets and grenades rain down on the building.
2:25:32 - 2:27:43 (02:11)
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Diplomacy
Summary

The ambassador recalls an attack on an embassy in the Middle East, as he and his team work to keep each other safe, donning body armor and taking cover as bullets and grenades rain down on the building.

Chapter
Chaos in an Embassy
Episode
#31 Marc Polymeropoulos - CIA Senior Intelligence Officer
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show
A TDY JSOC operator took over security duties at post one and saved the embassy from an attack.
2:27:43 - 2:29:05 (01:21)
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embassy attack, security, TDY JSOC operator
Summary

A TDY JSOC operator took over security duties at post one and saved the embassy from an attack. However, the state department denied a big intelligence medal for his heroic act because of their own shortcomings.

Chapter
Chaos in an Embassy
Episode
#31 Marc Polymeropoulos - CIA Senior Intelligence Officer
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show