A high alert has been issued across major cities in the United States following the airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Security agencies are closely monitoring developments in Iran as the situation remains tense, and agencies are prepared to respond swiftly to any emerging risks. The move comes amid fears of possible retaliatory attacks from Iran. Authorities have urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East.
Major US cities on high alert
New York City Police said that they are tracking the situation unfolding in Iran. "We are tracking the situation unfolding in Iran. Out of an abundance of caution, we're deploying additional resources to religious, cultural, and diplomatic sites across NYC and coordinating with our federal partners. We’ll continue to monitor for any potential impact to NYC," NYPD said in a post on X.
Shortly thereafter, the Metropolitan Police Department released a similar statement on the social media platform. "The Metropolitan Police Department is closely monitoring the events in Iran," the statement said. "We are actively coordinating with our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to share information and monitor intelligence in order to help safeguard residents, businesses, and visitors in the District of Columbia."
MPD said there are no known threats to the District, but that it will increase its presence at religious institutions across the city.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass posted on X, noting that following the bombings in Iran, the city is "closely monitoring any threats to public safety." "There are no known credible threats at this time and out of an abundance of caution, LAPD is stepping up patrols near places of worship, community gathering spaces and other sensitive sites. "We will remain vigilant in protecting our communities," Bass wrote in the post.
