DNI Warns Iran Has Advanced Plots to Kill U.S. Personnel Abroad
Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton warned that Iran has substantially increased efforts to target U.S. personnel abroad, with lethal plots reaching advanced stages in the Middle East and other countries. The unclassified memo, shared with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, coincides with the State Department adjusting staffing at diplomatic posts and the U.S. military reducing its footprint in the region due to threats from Iran and the Houthi movement. While the memo does not identify specific targets or indicate if attacks are imminent, it highlights a growing security environment that has led to restricted operations at several embassies. President Trump has not ruled out resuming military strikes against Iran after the midterm elections, referencing a potential new operation similar to the February campaign.