US intelligence assesses Iranian plots against Americans are in a late stage and
that threats to US personnel in the Middle East and several other countries are
at their highest level since the war began in February. The US has warned State
Department employees to increase vigilance and begun trimming staff at some
embassies and consulates; an intelligence memo flagging risks to diplomacy
personnel was sent to Secretary of State Rubio and confirmed by the
administration. Analysts reviewing recent threat reports say some intelligence
indicates Iran may have deployed operatives in the US and identified potential
targets in Europe, though officials caution Iran’s ability to strike in the US
and overseas appears limited and its intent exceeds capability.
