Police increased security at the US Consulate General in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, amid escalating tensions with Iran.

Officers have set up camp outside the entrance and are keeping 24 hour watch on the property amid fears or attacks from protesters.

Last week, the US killed top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani amidst suspected planned attacks on Americans.

Iran retaliated and on Jan 7 fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles at two military bases in Iraq where American troops are stationed.

Police increase security at the U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, amid escalating tensions with Iran.

Officers have set up camp outside the entrance and are keeping 24 hour watch on the property amid fears or attacks from protesters.

Last week, the U.S. killed top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani amidst suspected planned attacks on Americans.

Iran retaliated and on Jan 7 fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles at two military bases in Iraq where American troops are stationed.

A Ukrainian Airlines Boeing 737 with 176 aboard then crashed in Tehran hours after Iran's attack on US bases sparking speculation it had been accidentally shot down.