A leaked State Department cable warns international allies of a high risk of Iranian attacks targeting US and Israeli interests globally, as CENTCOM continues strikes against Iranian targets.
Following the outbreak of a massive regional war in early March 2026, a leaked US State Department cable has warned international allies of an elevated threat from Iranian operatives. According to قناة الجزيرة, an influential Qatar-based broadcaster known for its extensive regional coverage, the diplomatic cable warns that the targets of potential Iranian attacks include US and Israeli interests.
The cable, originally reported by NBC News, underscores the global reach of the current conflict. قناة الجزيرة further quoted the State Department document as stating that "Iran has shown intent and capabilities to launch attacks in the United States and other countries." This intelligence warning follows the widespread mobilization of Iran's "Axis of Resistance" and severe proxy retaliations following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during the US-Israeli Operation Epic Wrath earlier this month.
In addition to warning of impending attacks, the United States is utilizing the cable to push for the diplomatic isolation of Iranian military and proxy forces. According to واحد عراق, an Iraqi news channel that typically aligns with Resistance Axis narratives, the State Department cable specifically "urges countries to designate the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations."
Simultaneously, the US military maintains active combat operations in the Middle East. قناة الجزيرة reported a direct statement from the US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirming its ongoing strikes against Iranian assets. The military command stated: "We continue to pursue and destroy Iranian targets that pose a threat to Americans and Iran's neighbors."
Sources primarily report on an NBC News scoop regarding a US State Department cable. Despite the differing regional alignments of Al Jazeera and the Iraqi channel ONEIQ1, both outlets directly translate the Western reporting without adding heavy editorial framing or resistance terminology, relying on direct quotes from the US State Department and CENTCOM.