Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton warned of advanced Iranian plots against Americans
An October 23 memo warned that Iran's efforts to target Americans had increased, with lethal plots reaching advanced stages, a U.S. official told The Jerusalem Post. Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton sent it to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, copying CIA Director John Ratcliffe. South Florida Reporter said it named no targets or methods and left imminence unclear.
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An intelligence memorandum dated Oct. 23 warns that Iranian plots for lethal attacks against American officials and citizens have reached advanced stages, according to a U.S. official quoted by The Jerusalem Post. The official said Iran had significantly increased efforts to target Americans. Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton sent the memorandum to Secretary of State and National Security Adviser Marco Rubio, with a copy to CIA Director John Ratcliffe. Axios obtained the memo. Clayton warned that information about plots against American government personnel was relevant to a wider group than those then authorized to receive it. South Florida Reporter said the unclassified memo does not identify specific targets or exact attack methods, and does not make clear whether an Iranian strike against American personnel is considered imminent.
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- The Jerusalem Post — Iranian officials confirm plans to target US diplomats, officials with attacks | The Jerusalem Post
- The National — Middle East latest: Saudi-led coalition downs Houthi missile launched towards Riyadh | The National
- southfloridareporter.com — US Intelligence Sounds The Alarm As Iranian Plots To Kill American Officials Abroad Reach Advanced Stages (Video) - South Florida Reporter
Verifier’s note
The results report that an October 23 intelligence memo warned of Iranian plots against U.S. personnel reaching advanced stages. The reports are dated October 25, consistent with the proposed event’s timing.