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U.S. Cities Keep Security Tight as Ceasefire Hangs in the Balance

The Department of Homeland Security has warned of a deteriorating threat environment following airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

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NYPD officers patrol inside a subway station in New York City, U.S., January 22, 2025.

Overview

  • Major cities including New York, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., have dispatched extra police patrols to houses of worship, cultural centers and diplomatic missions.
  • The NYPD has strengthened intelligence operations by embedding detectives overseas and coordinating with federal and international agencies.
  • Customs and Border Protection reported that thousands of undocumented Iranian nationals have entered the U.S. illegally, raising concerns about potential sleeper cells.
  • A Department of Homeland Security bulletin warned that violent extremists could exploit the conflict, extending heightened alerts through September.
  • President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire on June 23, but officials caution that its stability remains uncertain and that security measures will stay in place.