Pentagon, June 23 (V7N) — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Sunday issued a public warning about a "heightened threat environment" following the U.S. military’s precision bombing of three Iranian nuclear sites, amid rapidly intensifying tensions in the Middle East.
 
The strikes, carried out on Saturday, were hailed by American defense officials as a significant blow to Iran’s nuclear capabilities. According to military sources, the coordinated operation involved 125 warplanes, including stealth bombers, and had been in planning for several weeks.
 
Pentagon officials praised the mission for its accuracy and strategic impact, claiming the attacks “shattered core elements” of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
 
However, in the aftermath of the operation, U.S. authorities are preparing for possible retaliation from Tehran. The Department of Homeland Security expressed concerns about potential threats both domestically and abroad, including the safety of approximately 40,000 U.S. troops stationed across the region.
 
A bulletin issued via the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) warned that small-scale cyberattacks by “hacktivist” groups sympathetic to Iran could occur in the near term. It also cautioned that larger, coordinated attacks might follow, especially if Iran’s religious leadership issues a fatwa—a religious decree—calling for retaliatory violence.
 
Intelligence officials are monitoring chatter across cyber networks and diplomatic channels for signs of escalation. While no specific threats have been confirmed, security agencies across the U.S. have been directed to increase vigilance at key infrastructure sites and high-profile public venues.
 
The situation remains fluid, with the White House and allied nations closely monitoring Iran’s response.
 
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