THREAT CONDITION CRITICAL

This is a special warning in light of us destroying Iran's nuclear sites

This is a special edition WEEKLY THREAT MATRIX

The probability of Islamic terror cells being activated in America following our strikes on Iranian nuclear sites is significantly high. This assessment is based on several critical factors, including historical patterns of Iranian state-sponsored terrorism, the current geopolitical context, and specific threats posed by Islamic extremist groups. The threat level to the U.S. can be categorized as **critical**.

Historical Context and Iranian State-Sponsored Terrorism

Iran has a long history of sponsoring terrorist activities globally. Since the Iranian Revolution in 1979, the Islamic Republic of Iran has been accused of training, financing, and providing weapons to non-state militant actors, such as Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza ^1^ These groups have carried out numerous terrorist attacks worldwide, including in places as far-flung as Thailand, New Delhi, Lagos, and Nairobi ^1^ The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), particularly its Qods Force, has been a key player in these activities, often acting as a conduit for Iran's terrorist operations ^2,3,4^

Current Geopolitical Context

The recent U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, codenamed "Operation Midnight Hammer," have further escalated tensions between the U.S. and Iran. These strikes, which targeted key nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, were a response to the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel ^2,5,3^ The operation involved the use of B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and Tomahawk cruise missiles, demonstrating the U.S.'s military prowess and strategic planning ^2,5,3^

Potential for Retaliation & Terror Attacks

Given Iran's history of retaliation and its sponsorship of terrorist groups, it is highly probable that Islamic terror cells in the U.S. will be activated in response to these strikes. Iran has vowed to defend itself at all costs and has a track record of using proxy groups to carry out attacks ^6,7^ The U.S. has already issued warnings about a "heightened threat environment" following the strikes, indicating that low-level cyber attacks and potential terrorist plots are likely ^8^

Open Borders & Terrorist Infiltration

The open border policy for the past four years has allowed for unfettered access to potential terrorists. This policy has been criticized for enabling the entry of individuals with ties to terrorist groups or sympathies toward them ^9^ Law enforcement agencies have made contact with people known to have ties to terrorist groups, further complicating the security landscape ^10^