Intelligence agencies in the country say that there is a risk of attacks on the United States by Iran or armed groups supported by them.
According to an assessment report released on February 28 by the Intelligence and Analysis Division of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), there is a “probability” of Iran and its proxies carrying out targeted attacks in the United States. However, the report further states that the chance of a large-scale physical attack is minimal.
Intelligence agencies indicate that in the short term, pro-Iranian cyber actors can launch low-level cyber attacks, such as disabling American websites.
In addition, there is a possibility of a serious attack on American-friendly states such as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait in the Middle East, according to the same report.
US Homeland Security Secretary Christie Noem says the US is working closely with federal intelligence and law enforcement agencies to counter any potential threat to the homeland.
The US and Israel are now carrying out their strikes beyond Iran. Israel has also attacked Lebanon in response to attacks by Hezbollah, while Iran has been launching missiles and drones at Gulf countries where US military bases are located. As a result, more than 30,000 displaced people in Lebanon have sought refuge in relief camps, the UN refugee agency confirms.