Breanna Morello@BreannaMorello
🚨EXCLUSIVE🚨
The FBI has sent out a memo to law enforcement detailing an elevated threat in the United States during US-Iran war.
This Situational Awareness report, dated March 20, 2026, highlights the potential for elevated physical threats by the Government of Iran following the US and Israeli military strikes against Iran, in particular against US military and government personnel and facilities, Jewish and Israeli institutions and their perceived supporters, and Iranian dissidents and other anti-regime activists in the United States. Violent extremists with a variety of ideological backgrounds, including those who oppose the US or Israel, also may see this conflict as a justification for violence."
The memo goes on to say, "the FBI and NCTC have not identified a specific threat to the general public in the United States, the GOI poses a persistent threat to USG and military officials, Jewish and Israeli interests, and Iranian dissidents in the United States."
Adding that, "the FBI and NCTC remain concerned that violent extremists in the United States with a wide variety of ideological backgrounds and grievances, including those with anti-US, anti-Israel, and antisemitic beliefs, may react to high-profile US military activity, such as the conflict with Iran, and seek to commit violence. Graphic imagery, news of civilian casualties, and statements by Iranian government or religious leaders, or other foreign terrorists organzation could contribute to violent extremist radicalization and mobilization."
