US intelligence warns of advanced Iranian plots against Americans abroad

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US intelligence warns Iran has advanced plans to target US personnel abroad, prompting Washington to place staff on high alert in the Middle East. The alert follows reported US and Israeli signals of a new military campaign against Iran. The warning came in a memo from Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, citing lethal plots in advanced stages in the Middle East and other countries. US officials confirmed the memo's authenticity, though some downplayed Iran's capacity to execute all its ambitions. Washington has reduced diplomatic staff in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Lebanon, citing Houthi attacks and Iranian terror plots. Iran has not responded but has threatened offensive strategies and undersea cable attacks if the US renews strikes.


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