The US is building the largest spybase (er, embassy) in the world
in Iraq. Guess what? They won't be able to leave, and will be a
nice, dense, highly delimited target. Just like a bunch of tanks
waiting for a nuke, old-school. One has to wonder if they have
protection for all against eg a chem attack; though most likely
high angle artillery is preferred. Also, how long can they go
without re-supply? Sure they're along the water, but they
need power (read: petrol) to pump it, clean it, run the
outpost.

Sic Semper Tyrannis.