Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns

Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton warned that Iran has substantially increased efforts to target U.S. personnel abroad, with plots to kill Americans reaching advanced stages in the Middle East and other countries. The unclassified memo, sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, prompted the State Department to adjust staffing at diplomatic posts and the military to reduce its regional footprint amid ongoing Houthi attacks.

Source: Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns — CBS News

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