The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is warning that Islamic extremists may launch lone wolf terror attacks as President Donald Trump’s administration intensifies its military campaign against the brutal Iranian regime.
Meanwhile, the FBI remains on heightened alert as U.S. forces deploy to the Middle East.
A senior FBI official said the Bureau’s Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) remains on high alert nationwide, with all resources prepared to respond if requested by law enforcement partners.
DHS circulated a memo over the weekend warning of potential cyberattacks and lone-wolf violence amid the U.S. and Israeli bombing campaign targeting Iranian military infrastructure.
The memo did not cite any specific plots but warned of possible lower-level cyber activity and isolated acts of violence.
On Saturday, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed he had instructed counterterrorism and intelligence teams to elevate readiness levels.
“Our JTTFs throughout the country are working 24/7, as always, to address and disrupt any potential threats to the homeland,” Patel wrote on X.
“While the military handles force protection overseas, the @FBI remains at the forefront of deterring attacks here at home – and will continue to have our team work around the clock to protect Americans,” he added.
Austin Shooting Raises Concerns
The heightened alert comes after a deadly shooting early Sunday morning in Austin, Texas.
Ndiaga Diagne, a 53-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen born in Senegal, allegedly killed three people and wounded 14 others at a bar in the city’s entertainment district.
Investigators reportedly found an Iranian flag and photos of Iranian regime leaders at his home.
A copy of the Quran was also recovered from Diagne’s car.
Police shot and killed the suspect at the scene.
Authorities say he used both a pistol and a rifle during the attack.
Federal authorities have not publicly linked the shooting directly to Iran.
However, the discovery of regime materials and the timing of the attack have drawn scrutiny amid escalating tensions overseas.
More U.S. Forces Heading to the Region
At a Pentagon briefing Monday, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine confirmed additional U.S. troops are deploying to the Middle East, though he declined to provide specific numbers.
“I don’t want to talk specifics, because that would tip the enemy off,” Caine told reporters.
“We have more tactical aviation flowing into theater just based on the time it took to get it out there.”
Caine said the mission is to “prevent Iran from (the) ability to project power outside its borders.”
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth echoed that objective, stating the campaign aims to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to degrade key military capabilities.
According to Caine, U.S. Tomahawk missiles launched from Navy vessels have struck Iranian naval forces along the southern flank, while American bomber aircraft have targeted underground facilities inside Iran.
Force Protection at Home and Abroad
As the Trump administration presses forward with Operation Epic Fury, federal law enforcement agencies are maintaining a strong domestic posture.
With U.S. forces striking Iranian missile sites, naval assets, and underground infrastructure, intelligence officials are watching closely for potential retaliation efforts, whether cyber, proxy-driven, or lone-wolf inspired.
The message from federal authorities is one of heightened national security risks.
While American military power is focused overseas, homeland security teams are working around the clock to prevent threats from reaching U.S. soil.
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