Homeland Security sends out a new terror alert because of worries that Iran will attack back after U.S. airstrikes
DHS says that after recent U.S. military action, there is a greater risk of hacking and potential extremist violence.
In a new national terrorism alert, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security warns that recent American airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear program might lead to reprisal within the next three months.
DHS indicated that the threat situation nationwide has gotten more intense in a bulletin issued on Sunday. The department particularly issued a warning about potential violent crimes and cyberattacks by people or organizations influenced by Iran’s ideology or government.
According to officials, the circumstances have produced an atmosphere that could give domestic radicals more confidence. One worry is that Iran would publish a religious decree that calls for retaliation strikes against American territory, which would incite unofficially coordinated acts of terror.
The agency suggested that continuing tensions between Israel and Iran could serve as a trigger for additional threats, citing a history of incidents in the United States that were linked to anti-Israel or anti-Semitic motivations.
The advisory makes clear that federal agencies are stepping up surveillance efforts, even if there isn’t currently a particular or credible danger. Officials are advising law enforcement and the public to be vigilant.
