As tensions escalate in the Middle East, U.S. intelligence agencies warn local law enforcement of possible retaliation from Iran.
F.B.I. Issues Alert Amidst Rising Threats of Retaliation Following U.S. Attacks on Iran
F.B.I. Issues Alert Amidst Rising Threats of Retaliation Following U.S. Attacks on Iran
Concerns grow over potential retaliatory acts on American soil after U.S. military operations target Iranian nuclear sites.
Federal officials are expressing heightened concern regarding potential retaliatory acts by Iran or its supporters in response to U.S. airstrikes targeting nuclear facilities within Iran. In a recent communication on Sunday, the F.B.I. informed state and local law enforcement officials to be vigilant for any threats that could emerge in U.S. communities as a consequence of these geopolitical actions.
In their internal memo, F.B.I. leaders noted that Iran and its affiliated groups have a documented history of targeting U.S. interests following similar military actions and that this trend is likely to intensify. As part of precautionary measures, field offices were advised to enhance their surveillance systems and maintain close coordination with the Defense Department regarding military sites that might be at risk.
In New York City, Mayor Eric Adams announced an increase in police presence at religious and diplomatic establishments, emphasizing the need for vigilance in light of the evolving situation abroad.
The U.S. government has long classified Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism, with the nation backing a variety of militias across the Middle East, including groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, which pose substantial risks to U.S. interests and allies in the region.
Moreover, the Department of Homeland Security chimed in by releasing a security bulletin that acknowledged the ongoing conflict with Iran and flagged an elevated risk of cyberattacks from pro-Iranian hackers targeting U.S. infrastructure.
With increasing tensions and the possibility of both physical and cyber threats, U.S. authorities are bracing for a challenging period ahead in ensuring national and community safety.
In their internal memo, F.B.I. leaders noted that Iran and its affiliated groups have a documented history of targeting U.S. interests following similar military actions and that this trend is likely to intensify. As part of precautionary measures, field offices were advised to enhance their surveillance systems and maintain close coordination with the Defense Department regarding military sites that might be at risk.
In New York City, Mayor Eric Adams announced an increase in police presence at religious and diplomatic establishments, emphasizing the need for vigilance in light of the evolving situation abroad.
The U.S. government has long classified Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism, with the nation backing a variety of militias across the Middle East, including groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, which pose substantial risks to U.S. interests and allies in the region.
Moreover, the Department of Homeland Security chimed in by releasing a security bulletin that acknowledged the ongoing conflict with Iran and flagged an elevated risk of cyberattacks from pro-Iranian hackers targeting U.S. infrastructure.
With increasing tensions and the possibility of both physical and cyber threats, U.S. authorities are bracing for a challenging period ahead in ensuring national and community safety.
