The US is scaling back its diplomatic ties in several parts of the Middle East because of warnings from intelligence experts regarding potential Iranian schemes against Americans. This is happening amidst rising tensions between the US and Iran, with fears that any possible military operation will invite more retaliation from Iran in the region. As reported by Al Jazeera, "plans to attack US diplomats outside America had gone to 'advanced stages'," according to warnings from intelligence experts. This has raised concerns about the security of American diplomats amid the risk they face.
The alert comes at a delicate time during the US-Iran standoff.
