US withdraws diplomats as Iran plans attacks on Americans

The United States is withdrawing diplomatic staff across the Middle East due to intelligence indicating Iran has advanced plans to attack American citizens. The US government has placed its personnel on high alert and reduced embassy staffing levels. US intelligence agencies warned Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a memorandum that Iran has significantly intensified efforts to target US personnel, with planning for deadly attacks reaching an advanced stage in the Middle East and other countries. The threat level is reportedly the highest since the war began in February. The US military recently withdrew all twelve B-1 bombers from a base in England due to Iranian threats. The State Department has ordered non-essential staff and families to leave Saudi Arabia, with most US missions in the region now operating in a restricted mode.