The Trump administration confirmed an intelligence warning memo about risks to State Department employees in the Middle East and elsewhere, BlockBeats reported on October 24, citing The New York Times. Intelligence officials sent the warning to Secretary of State Rubio on Friday, according to the report.
Threat assessment and capability limits
U.S. officials cited in the report described threats to Americans in the Middle East and several other countries as the highest since the war began in February. Another official said Iran has limited ability to carry out attacks in the United States and other overseas locations, with its intentions exceeding its operational capabilities.
The United States had begun reducing staff at Middle East embassies and consulates and told personnel to stay alert, the report said.
Source: BlockBeats, 2026-10-24 04:20:01 UTC.