US spy chief says Iran's plots against Americans have reached advanced stages

Summary

A US spy chief said Iran's plots against Americans have reached advanced stages, according to NDTV. Al Jazeera reports that a US intelligence memo warns Iranian plots against US citizens in the Middle East have reached advanced stages, and asks whether Iran is planning attacks on Americans and why the US is on alert. NDTV also reports that Trump suggested on Friday that the US might launch renewed military operations against Iran.

Timeline

1. NDTV

   24 Oct 2026, 08:34 UTCSource ↗

   NDTV reports that a US spy chief said Iran's plots against Americans have reached advanced stages, and that Trump suggested on Friday the US might launch renewed military operations against Iran.

2. Al Jazeera

   24 Oct 2026, 12:51 UTCSource ↗

   Al Jazeera reports that a US intelligence memo warns Iranian plots against US citizens in the Middle East have reached advanced stages, and asks whether Iran is planning attacks on Americans and why the US is on alert.