2 Iranian officials confirm Tehran preparing to target US diplomats, personnel – report

Times of Israel25 October 2026, 09:45 UTCIran

Following disclosure of US intelligence on stepped-up preparations, unnamed officials tell NY Times targets seen as 'fair game' because of US-Israeli assassinations

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