Syria Warning
"On the morning of November 9, the American Embassy in Damascus received a phone call threatening the U.S. Diplomatic Mission if any actions were taken against Iraq. The threat was specifically against the official mission and its staff, not against private citizens, including Americans. The American Embassy currently has no other information suggesting a threat to either official or private Americans in Syria. Nevertheless, given the current tensions in Iraq and the international community, the Embassy wishes to remind the American community in Syria of the continuing need to be aware of security concerns. American citizens should remain alert and aware of their surroundings and not hesitate to report suspicious persons or activities to the appropriate authorities."
Source: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE - Office of the Spokesman
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