U.S. Orders Diplomats Out of Saudi Arabia Amid Reported Iran Attack Plans

Officials say Iran is far along in planning attacks on Americans as the U.S. orders personnel out of Saudi Arabia and reduces staffing elsewhere.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · October 24, 2026 at 12:00 AM EDT · How we use AI

The U.S. government has directed diplomats and other federal personnel to depart Saudi Arabia, according to The New York Times.

The newspaper reported that officials described Iranian planning for attacks targeting Americans as being at an advanced stage.

Washington is also reducing staffing at other diplomatic missions in the region.

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