Iran planning attacks on Americans, officials say
The gist
US intelligence chief Jay Clayton warned Iran's lethal plotting against Americans has reached advanced stages.
The alert is the highest since the February war and has triggered embassy drawdowns.
How it unfolded
- Feb 2026The U.S.-Iran war began; officials now assess the threat to Americans as the highest since it started.
- Mar 3, 2026Iran struck industrial and diplomatic targets across the Middle East, and Washington warned citizens to evacuate the region.
- Oct 22, 2026Time reported the U.S. was considering major strikes on Iran after the midterms.