# U.S. embassies tighten security as Iran threat warnings intensify before midterms

https://mins.news/en/item/114107

- CNBC, 2026-10-24 15:44 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/24/iran-threats-us-embassies-middle-east.html

> A memo by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton said Iran is in the “advanced stages” of planning attacks against Americans. U.S. embassies are tightening security as warnings about the threat intensify ahead of the midterm elections.

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