The F.B.I. and Homeland Security caution about possible attacks on American soil after U.S. bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities.
F.B.I. Issues Warning of Potential Iranian Retaliation Following Military Strikes
F.B.I. Issues Warning of Potential Iranian Retaliation Following Military Strikes
Federal officials express concern over threats to U.S. communities as tensions escalate.
In a recent development, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.) and the Department of Homeland Security (D.H.S.) alerted state and local law enforcement about potential retaliatory actions from Iran or its affiliated groups following the bombing of nuclear sites by U.S. military forces. During this communication, officials emphasized that Iran has historically engaged in retaliation against U.S. interests during geopolitical escalations and caution that such activities may soon emerge on American soil.
In an internal communication on Sunday, F.B.I. leaders instructed field offices to enhance monitoring activities and maintain close coordination with the Department of Defense, especially concerning military facilities involved in the Iranian strikes that could be at risk for retaliation.
In response to the heightened threat level, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that additional police presence would be deployed around religious and cultural sites to enhance security based on the ongoing volatile situation in the Middle East.
The U.S. identifies Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism, which supports various militias in the region, thereby extending its influence while undermining allies such as Israel. Among those militias are groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis of Yemen.
Additionally, the D.H.S. has issued a security bulletin highlighting the escalating security concerns tied to the Iran conflict and also noting the likelihood of cyberattacks from pro-Iranian hackers targeting American entities and infrastructure.
In an internal communication on Sunday, F.B.I. leaders instructed field offices to enhance monitoring activities and maintain close coordination with the Department of Defense, especially concerning military facilities involved in the Iranian strikes that could be at risk for retaliation.
In response to the heightened threat level, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that additional police presence would be deployed around religious and cultural sites to enhance security based on the ongoing volatile situation in the Middle East.
The U.S. identifies Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism, which supports various militias in the region, thereby extending its influence while undermining allies such as Israel. Among those militias are groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis of Yemen.
Additionally, the D.H.S. has issued a security bulletin highlighting the escalating security concerns tied to the Iran conflict and also noting the likelihood of cyberattacks from pro-Iranian hackers targeting American entities and infrastructure.
