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Iran in ‘advanced stages’ of plots to kill U.S. officials abroad, memo warns
The Washington Post reports the memo describes the plots as far along; officials abroad are the stated targets, and the warning is a serious security concern.
On air: Hank Ledger, Gloria Vance and Chip Darnell on Meet the PressurePublished
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- First reported by The Washington Post: “Iran in ‘advanced stages’ of plots to kill U.S. officials abroad, memo warns”.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 10:39 AM ET on Meet the Pressure, by Hank Ledger, Gloria Vance and Chip Darnell.
- Topics: Iran, US.
- BBN covered this story before: Iran's floating oil stockpile has fallen to zero (October 25).
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- The Washington PostIran in ‘advanced stages’ of plots to kill U.S. officials abroad, memo warns
What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA memo warns that Iran is in the advanced stages of plots to kill American officials abroad, according to The Washington Post.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThreats like this are why diplomats travel with security details, and officials will be watching every embassy posting closely.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorTehran has not responded to the memo's claims.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd a warning that specific leaves officials abroad with a lot to weigh this morning.
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The story so far
- Iran has 'increased efforts to target U.S. personnel,' intel chief… · CBS News
- Trump: US Will Take Care of Cuba After Iran · Newsmax
- Iran memo warns of plots against Americans abroad · Fox News
- Nairobi building collapse leaves five missing; US warns of Iran plots · BBC
- Iran has ramped up efforts to target U.S. personnel, memo warns · Japan Today
- Iran's floating oil stockpile has fallen to zero · Fox News
- Iran in 'advanced stages' of plots to kill U.S. officials abroad… (this story)
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