# American embassies tighten security as Iran threat warnings intensify ahead of U.S. midterm elections

- Source: CNBC
- Published: 2026-10-24T15:44:53+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/24/iran-threats-us-embassies-middle-east.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/american-embassies-tighten-security-as-iran-threat-warnings-intensify--cffe12/

A memo from DNI director Jay Clayton said Iran is in the "advanced stages" of planning attacks against Americans.

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