The danger posed by sleeper cells operating within the United States is at an all-time high, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), though officials say there are currently no specific or credible threats.
A memo circulated by CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott, and obtained by NewsNation, sister outlet to The Hill, highlighted concerns about unauthorized Iranian entries into the U.S. “Thousands of Iranian nationals have been documented entering the United States illegally and countless more were likely in the known and unknown got-a-ways,” Scott wrote.
He continued, “Though we have not received any specific credible threats to share with you all currently, the threat of sleeper cells or sympathizers acting on their own, or at the behest of Iran has never been higher.”
CBP agents were urged in the memo to remain “vigilant” amid the rising concerns.
On Saturday, President Trump confirmed that the United States carried out airstrikes on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities, escalating its involvement in the ongoing hostilities between Iran and Israel. Iran’s representative to the United Nations denounced America’s actions, warning that Tehran’s military will determine an appropriate response.
Speaking on NewsNation Friday, correspondent Rich McHugh noted, “experts that we’ve talked to said that should the U.S. join these strikes against Iran, they may try to activate these sleeper cells in the U.S. and the West.”
Retired General Frank McKenzie, who previously led U.S. Central Command, expressed concern Sunday about potential retaliation. He stated that American forces stationed in Iraq and Syria are “certainly vulnerable” to counterattacks by Iran.
{Matzav.com}