# Is Iran planning attacks on Americans, and why is the US on alert?

https://mins.news/en/item/113991

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-24 12:51 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/24/is-iran-planning-attacks-on-americans-why-is-the-us-on-alert?traffic_source=rss

> A US intelligence memo warns that Iranian plots targeting US citizens in the Middle East have reached “advanced stages.” The assessment has prompted Washington to put regional staff on high alert and reduce personnel at some diplomatic missions, according to reports.

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