US Reduces Staff at Middle East Embassies Amid Iran and Houthi Threats
The State Department has advised Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution while traveling.
TL;DR
- U.S. embassies in Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, and the UAE have reduced staff.
- Intelligence suggests Iran is in advanced stages of planning attacks against Americans.
- Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton issued a memo warning of increased Iranian efforts to target U.S. personnel.
- The memo specifically mentioned lethal plotting efforts by Iranians against U.S. citizens.