U.S. intelligence chief warns of Iranian targeting plots
By The BriefBrief
U.S. Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton warned in a memo to Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Iran has substantially increased efforts to target Americans in the Middle East and beyond. Clayton said the plots had reached advanced stages.
WHO:U.S. Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton
WHAT:Jay Clayton warned in a memo to Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Iran had substantially increased efforts to target Americans.
WHEN:Reported Oct 24, 2026 at 4:26 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The reason for Iran's increased targeting efforts was not reported.
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