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Analyst Warns Islamist Networks May Regroup in West Amid Iran Strikes
Increased scrutiny targets Iran-linked sleeper cells, cyber threats, and domestic attacks amid a complex U.S.-Iran conflict with recent incidents raising security concerns.
- On March 5, 2026, federal, state and local agencies shifted into a heightened-awareness posture after the attack, with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem coordinating with federal partners.
- The March 1 Austin, Texas shooting, under FBI review as terror-related, and a retaliatory drone strike that killed six U.S. service members heightened U.S. homeland threat concerns.
- Experts emphasized cyber and physical attack vectors, with Vinograd warning `They seek to inflict damage in our physical spaces, in cyberspace and in terms of the actual information that we're ingesting and digesting and circulating right now`, and Zacks noting Iran's history of targeting high-profile sites and potential use of cyberattacks.
- Officials are telling the public to be extra vigilant and report suspicious activity, while DPS anti-terrorism task forces have been surged and staff training recommended at large events.
- Experts warn Iran uses proxies and surrogate networks inside the U.S., with a defendant on trial in New York for an alleged assassination plot, while DHS funding remains unfunded amid rising security debates.
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Source: Austin American-Statesman/Hearst Newspapers / Getty As we navigate the complexities of our world, it’s natural to feel a sense of unease. But what can we do to stay safe and informed? Casey Daniels and Jim Roberts we’re joined by Corey Grass, a former FBI Special Agent with 20 years of experience in counter-terrorism and counter-intelligence. Corey shares his expertise on the most pressing threats facing our country and offers practical …
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