Trump Threatens Iran with 'Epic Fury' as Embassies Reduce Staff

President Donald Trump threatened Iran with a new military operation, "Epic Fury," during a Florida rally, while warning Tehran could instead agree to a deal. This comes as intelligence reports indicate Iran has escalated plans to target American personnel. A classified memo from National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, dated October 23, states Iran's "deadly plans against American citizens" have reached advanced stages in the Middle East and other countries. The State Department is reducing staffing at embassies in Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, and the UAE, while non-critical personnel in Saudi Arabia have been ordered to leave. The February operation "Epic Fury," conducted with Israel, closed the Strait of Hormuz and raised oil prices. US officials say the threat level is the highest since the war began, though some question Iran's capability to execute attacks abroad. The embassy drawdown is not linked to potential new US or Israeli strikes.