List of diplomatic missions of the United States

The United States has the second most active diplomatic posts of any country in the world after the People's Republic of China, including 249 bilateral posts (embassies and consulates) in 168 countries as well as 11 permanent missions to international organizations and seven other posts (as of 2021). It maintains "interest sections" (in other states' embassies) in Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea, and Syria.