Heightened Security in U.S. Over Iran Threat

ABC News and AP ^ | 14 Feb 2012 | Richard Esposito

[LSUfan]

With Iran allegedly striking out at Israeli citizens and Jewish targets around the world, Israeli and American security officials in the U.S. are on high alert.

"We expect it and we are ready," one senior Israeli official told ABC News.

Israeli officials told ABC News that the level of personal security on high-ranking Embassy officials as well as other, lower profile officials in the U.S. is at its highest in at least five years, a response to what they called "a coordinated series of attacks." When Israeli officials travel to and from events, ABC News has observed a notable increase in the security presence.

[dljordan]

What a great excuse for a police state.

[Sarajevo]

Increased strip searches! Let’s head to the airport!