The Benghazi attack occurred on September 11, 2012, when armed militants assaulted the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya. The attack resulted in the deaths of four Americans, including U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens, and raised significant concerns about security at U.S. facilities abroad. In response to the attack, the U.S. government launched investigations to understand the circumstances and failures that led to the incident. The event sparked widespread political debate regarding the actions of the Obama administration and the handling of security in volatile regions, particularly in the aftermath of the Arab Spring.