With U.S. and Israeli forces continuing offensive strikes on Iran, federal counterterrorism authorites are warning that the desperate theocracy could launch retaliatory strikes on American soil using sleeper cells, affiliated Iranian terrorist groups, lone wolf sympathizers or targeted cyberattacks. Tavajjoh!” the message began, using the Persian word for “attention.” The eerie male voice then read a seemingly random string of numbers. Using security lessons learned in the Middle East, the LAPD even makes vehicles carrying Hollywood stars to the Oscars zigzag around concrete barriers, while snipers with .50-caliber rifles keep their eyes peeled for potential threats. However, given the military threat Iran now faces, that could change. In 2023, two Iranian nationals on a U.S. security watch list were apprehended at the Texas-Mexico border, stoking security concerns.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 10, 2026 16:01 UTC