by Frank Bergman, Slay News:
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.
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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.
