Dutch Protect Iranian Dissidents After Shooting

0:00It's March 20th. Here's your global news in two minutes. Dutch authorities are ramping up protection for Iranian dissidents in the Netherlands after a shooting targeted a vocal critic of the Tehran. Government. The victim, a 36-year-old police officer of Iranian descent, suffered serious injuries Thursday morning in Amsterdam. Just as Minister David Van Wiel confirmed the heightened measures Friday, noting the man's background has put officials on high alert. Police, prosecutors, and counterterrorism coordinators are now coordinating extra security steps across the country to safeguard similar individuals. Investigators have not pinned down any suspects yet, and they're exploring every possible angle, including any potential ties to Iran. This incident unfolds against a tense backdrop, with Iran facing airstrikes from Israel and the United States for almost three weeks now, shaking up. Global energy supplies and raising risks elsewhere.