Iran official said intelligence pointed to planning for possible retaliation , if strike ordered . The United States has obtained intelligence indicating that Iran `` may be planning '' a retaliatory strike against the American Embassy in Baghdad if the United States launches a military strike against Syria , a senior U.S. official told CNN . The State Department said Baghdad intercepted an order from Iran to militants . Wall Street Journal had no comment , but said it had not taken security steps in Iran .
Iran official said intelligence pointed to planning for possible retaliation , if strike ordered . The State Department said Baghdad intercepted an order from Iran to militants . Wall Street Journal had no comment , but said it had not taken security steps in Iran .