The New York Times revealed that, because Iran-related security threats have risen to their highest level, the U.S. government has increased its state of readiness in the Middle East and is reducing the number of its embassy employees in six countries in the region.
The American newspaper The New York Times, citing officials from that country, reported: Due to escalating security threats, the U.S. government has increased the level of vigilance and readiness among its personnel throughout the Middle East and has taken steps to reduce the number of employees at its embassies and consulates in the region.
The report said that, according to U.S. officials, a “limited operations” system would be implemented at U.S. diplomatic missions in (Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait), without fully closing the doors of diplomatic facilities and buildings.
U.S. officials explained that Iran’s threats against Americans in the Middle East have reached their highest level since the war began last February; at the same time, they indicated that Iran’s ability to carry out attacks inside U.S. territory remains limited.
It has also been revealed that U.S. officials possess information indicating the possible presence of individuals linked to Iran inside the United States, while concerns also exist about Iran’s plans to target Americans in Europe. The report concluded by stating that U.S. President Donald Trump periodically and continuously receives intelligence reports about these security threats, which encompass the borders of the Middle East.
