US Memo Warns of Intensified Iranian Plans to Assassinate American Officials

The United States has concluded that Iran has “significantly intensified” efforts to assassinate American officials and diplomats, according to an unclassified memorandum addressed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The memo, dated Friday, warns of threats to US personnel in the Middle East and beyond, indicating that the assessment is not limited to a single region.

The warning concerns alleged Iranian assassination plans. The available summary does not identify potential targets or describe specific operations.

No details were provided in the summary about the intelligence underpinning the assessment or any measures taken in response.