American warning to embassy in Jerusalem: "Iran is trying to harm senior government officials"

The United States issued new warnings to its diplomatic missions in the Middle East, including the embassy in Jerusalem, following intelligence information about Iranian attempts to harm senior American government officials in the region. The warnings were also published for missions in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain. American citizens were called upon to increase their vigilance and prepare for flight cancellations, airspace closures, and rapid escalation in fighting. In addition to concerns about harm to senior officials, the increased threat from the Houthis in Yemen was noted, against the backdrop of their attacks on airports and infrastructure in Saudi Arabia that caused casualties and disruptions. Last month, the US Director of National Intelligence warned that Iran has significantly increased its efforts to harm Americans abroad, and that some assassination plans have reached advanced stages. The administration ordered a reduction in the presence of diplomats at several missions. At the embassy in Jerusalem, citizens were called upon to familiarize themselves with the location of the protected space and download the Home Front Command app, and clarified that consular services continue to operate as usual.