Security Firms in Iraq Face New Rules« Thread Started on Oct 25, 2007, 6:54am » --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Security Firms in Iraq Face New RulesRice Convened Group After Blackwater's Sept. 16 Gun BattleBy Karen DeYoungWashington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, October 24, 2007; Page A01 read at source> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co ... terPrivate security contractors will continue to protect U.S. diplomats in Iraq but will operate under closer supervision by U.S. Embassy officials and with clearer accountability for their actions, according to new rules approved yesterday by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.