US intelligence chief warns Iran increased efforts to target American personnel
Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton sent a memo to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday stating that Iranian plotting against US citizens has substantially increased and reached advanced stages.
Declassified memo reveals warning details
The intelligence document dated Friday indicates that lethal plotting efforts by Iran have expanded significantly in the Middle East. Clayton told Rubio that these dangerous activities are now occurring in certain other countries as well. The State Department had previously ordered some personnel to depart following this escalation.
Specific targets include officials abroad
The warning specifically addresses plots designed to target and kill US officials stationed in the region. Reports confirm that the intelligence community has received information supporting these claims of increased activity. No specific attack dates or locations were listed in the released documents.
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- The Hill
- Middle East Eye
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