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U.S. warns Iran’s attack plans have advanced

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 10:51 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. intelligence officials warned Iran’s plans to attack Americans have reached advanced stages.
The memo said Iran has increased efforts to target U.S. personnel in the Middle East and elsewhere.
State Department ordered non-essential staff to leave Saudi Arabia and reduced diplomats in several Gulf nations.
U.S. agencies withdrew bombers from a UK base after a security incident linked to suspected Iranian intelligence.

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U.S. intelligence officials warned Iran’s plans to attack Americans have reached advanced stages.
The memo said Iran has increased efforts to target U.S. personnel in the Middle East and elsewhere.
State Department ordered non-essential staff to leave Saudi Arabia and reduced diplomats in several Gulf nations.
U.S. agencies withdrew bombers from a UK base after a security incident linked to suspected Iranian intelligence.