24.10.2026 13:50
A striking intelligence warning emerged behind the US decision to reduce personnel at its embassies in four countries in the Middle East. It was claimed that Iran has increased preparations for attacks targeting American citizens and that some plans have reached an advanced stage. It was stated that the Washington administration has limited its diplomatic activities due to the security threat.
A striking claim has been made about the behind-the-scenes of the US decision to withdraw personnel from its embassies in the Middle East. It was alleged that American intelligence warned the Washington administration that Iran had significantly increased its attempts to target US citizens and personnel. Following the claim that some attack plans had reached an advanced stage, it was reported that instructions were given to reduce the number of personnel at diplomatic missions in four countries.
CRITICAL INTELLIGENCE NOTE TO WASHINGTON
According to Axios, an intelligence note conveyed to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Iran had intensified preparations for attacks on American personnel.
The note used the statements, "The Iranians' deadly conspiracy attempts against US citizens have reached advanced stages both in the Middle East and in some other countries."
However, the intelligence note did not include details about whom the possible attacks target or how they would be carried out.
INSTRUCTION TO REDUCE PERSONNEL IN FOUR COUNTRIES
Following the security alert in question, it was reported that the US State Department instructed embassies in Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Jordan to reduce the number of personnel.
A US official speaking to Axios stated that the decision was made due to increasing security risks in the region.
"ONLY ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL WILL REMAIN"
Explaining the rationale for the decision to reduce personnel at the embassies, the official said, "Due to Houthi attacks and the Iran-originated terrorist threat, we have decided to reduce our activities and keep only essential personnel."
While it was stated that the US plans to continue operations at its diplomatic missions in the four countries with only essential personnel, it was noted that the claims of attack preparations against Iran have not been independently verified and that no official statement has been made regarding possible targets.