President Trump recently announced that a potential U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear targets could happen within the next two weeks. This comes as U.S. military activity has increased in the USNORTHCOM, USEUCOM, and USCENTCOM theaters, with indications pointing towards pre-strike staging. While the operation is officially aimed at countering Iran’s nuclear program, it appears to be setting the stage for regime change.
At the same time, concerns are growing about the activation of Iran-backed operatives within the United States. Intelligence and law enforcement officials are keeping a close eye on Hezbollah-linked sleeper cells and IRGC proxy networks, which could retaliate if the U.S. launches kinetic attacks to support Israel.
According to CBS News, FBI Director Kash Patel has ramped up surveillance of potential domestic sleeper cells linked to Hezbollah following recent escalations in the region. The threat from Iranian operatives has been a concern since the assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in 2020.
In light of these developments, former CIA targeting officer Sarah Adams has warned about the presence of Al-Qaeda-trained fighters within the U.S. borders. She believes that there could be more than a thousand Al-Qaeda members in the country, posing a significant threat to national security.
The escalating tensions in the Israel-Iran conflict and the increased U.S. counter-terrorism efforts suggest a heightened domestic threat environment. The open southern borders under the Biden-Harris administration have raised concerns about the presence of IRGC- or Hezbollah-linked operatives in the country. In the event of a U.S. strike on Iran, these terrorist networks could potentially target high-profile or vulnerable locations.
This evolving situation underscores the need for vigilance and preparedness in the face of potential threats to national security.