How the US Prepares Its Embassies for Potential Attacks

Published: Jan. 7, 2020, 6:20 a.m.

Tuesday\u2019s attack by Iran-backed Shiite militia supporters on the US Embassy in Baghdad, followed by Friday\u2019s US killing of top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani, sparked fears of an intense escalation of hostilities in the region. Analysts say US embassies and consulates are prime targets in the wake of these events, and personnel could be in jeopardy. \u201cIran isn\u2019t going to let this go unanswered,\u201d notes security analyst Brett Bruen, a former US diplomat.