New memo to Secretary Marco Rubio warns Iran is working to target US personnel
- Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton informed Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday that Iran has "substantially increased" efforts to target U.S. personnel, with lethal plotting reaching "advanced stages" in the Middle East.
- Earlier this week, the State Department ordered non-emergency staff to depart the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia, citing escalating aggression from Iranian-backed Houthi forces targeting civilian infrastructure within the Kingdom.
- Beyond Saudi Arabia, the U.S. reduced diplomatic footprints in the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Qatar, and Jordan, with embassies operating under "restricted operating status" to provide flexibility amid persistent threats.
- Addressing a campaign rally in Florida on Friday, President Donald Trump issued a military warning to Tehran, threatening "another little Epic Fury" if they fail to reach a diplomatic agreement.
- As U.S. midterms approach in early November, analysts predict conflict in West Asia will spike with Washington and Tehran hardening positions, while officials stress personnel safety remains "a top priority.
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US intelligence chief warns of Iranian plots against officials
Washington: Iran has sharply stepped up efforts to target American officials, with some lethal plots now at an advanced stage, the top US intelligence official has warned Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as Washington pulls diplomats out of Saudi Arabia and trims staff at several other embassies in the region. In a one-page unclassified memo … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stori…
Iran is preparing a series of assassinations against US leaders and officials, with some plans already in an advanced stage of implementation, Axios has learned from US government sources.
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