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Iran May Have Activated ‘Sleeper Cells’ to Carry Out Attacks Around the Globe, US Officials Say
U.S. authorities intercepted an encrypted broadcast likely from Iran that may activate sleeper cells; no specific threats identified but increased monitoring is underway, officials said.
- U.S. law enforcement agencies received an alert about an encrypted transmission believed to be from Iran, potentially signaling sleeper cells abroad.
- The alert warned agencies to monitor suspicious radio activity, although no specific threat was identified.
- Officials expressed concerns about possible retaliation from Iran as tensions escalated over the conflict.
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The Trump administration intercepts an encrypted signal – presumably from Iran. Is it instructions to Iranian forces in the US?
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right16Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution53% Right
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