Security in Washington, D.C., has increased as tensions grow between Iran and the United States.

White House security was tight Tuesday night after the Iranian attack against at least two bases in Iraq that house U.S. forces, according to CNN. Secret Service members holding assault rifles were seen at checkpoints near the White House.

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