US EditionUS-based terror ‘sleeper cells’ could be ramping up after attack on Iran: ‘On high alert’
- American counterterrorism agencies are monitoring suspected sleeper cells within the U.S. and have increased security and surveillance following joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran's leadership, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- FBI Director Kash Patel has placed counterterrorism and intelligence teams on high alert to address any threats on U.S. soil, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem coordinating with federal partners to monitor and prevent potential threats.
- Former assistant FBI director Chris Swecker highlighted that Iran-backed groups like Hezbollah and Hamas have had sleeper cells in the U.S. for decades and may be activated to retaliate for the strikes against Iran.
- Experts have linked concerns of infiltration by terror sympathizers to recent open-border policies, though no specific threats have been identified, and the threat environment could escalate depending on overseas developments.
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Americans on Edge Amid Sleeper Cell Risk
U.S. counterterrorism agencies are monitoring sleeper cell risks amid the U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran and the Austin shooting. Following the strikes, FBI Director Kash Patel announced on X that the agency’s personnel are “fully engaged on the situation overseas” and ensured that he has “instructed our Counterterrorism and intelligence teams to be on high alert and mobilize all assisting security assets needed.” He added that task forces are “wor…
Police Across the Country Increase Security Amid Fears of Iranian Sleeper Cells; Secret Service Boosts Protection
Already a subscriber? Make sure to log into your account before viewing this content. You can access your account by hitting the “login” button on the top right corner. Still unable to see the content after signing in? Make sure your card on file is up-to-date. Authorities in Washington DC and other major cities across the country are ramping up security over concerns that Iranian “sleeper cells” or lone wolves could retaliate on US soil ov…
US-based terror ‘sleeper cells’ could be ramping up after attack on Iran: ‘On high alert’
Terrorist “sleeper cells” possibly aided by Democrats’ open-border policies could be gearing up in the US to retaliate for the joint US-Israel airstrikes against Iran, counterintelligence experts warned Sunday.
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