Scoop: U.S. intel memo warns of "advanced" Iranian plots to kill officials abroad
Summary
U.S. intelligence warns that Iran has increased efforts to target American diplomats and officials, with attack plans reaching advanced stages. Because of this threat, the U.S. is reducing staff at several embassies in the Middle East to protect personnel.Key Facts
- A memo from the Director of National Intelligence, Jay Clayton, was sent to Senator Marco Rubio on October 23.
- The memo says Iran's plots to kill U.S. officials have become more advanced.
- Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen might expand attacks beyond Saudi Arabia.
- The State Department is reducing staff and sending family members home from embassies in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Qatar, and Jordan.
- The intelligence has been shared with senior State Department officials, but the memo suggests more U.S. personnel should be informed.
- President Donald Trump mentioned possible renewed U.S. military actions against Iran.
- The reductions are to keep only essential staff at risk of attacks.
- The specific targets or countries outside the Middle East involved in the plots are not detailed in the memo.
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