Iran confirms plots to assassinate US diplomats and officials

Iranian officials have confirmed plans to target US diplomats and other officials in new assassination plots, according to two Iranian officials, including a member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, The New York Times reported on Saturday. The officials told the Times that Americans were "fair game" due to Israeli and US attacks killing many Iranian officials and family members. US officials expressed concern Iran was in the "advanced stages" of planning these attacks, while Iran is also preparing for a possible Israeli or US strike. US intelligence reveals Iran has significantly increased efforts to target American officials and citizens, with plots reaching advanced stages. One US official warned evidence suggested Iranian operatives, not just Iranian nationals, were present in the US, though they often exaggerate their attack capabilities.