WASHINGTON (Diya TV) — As President Donald Trump weighs potential military strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, U.S. law enforcement has intensified surveillance of suspected Iran-backed operatives on American soil, according to multiple sources cited by CBS News. The FBI, under Director Kash Patel, has reportedly increased monitoring of domestic sleeper cells tied to Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group supported by Iran and designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the United States.
The heightened security posture follows the launch of Israel’s Operation Rising Lion earlier this month, which targets Iranian military and nuclear assets. Though both the FBI and the White House declined to comment, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News that concerns about Hezbollah-linked activity within U.S. borders have grown significantly amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
This uptick in surveillance reflects longstanding fears among U.S. officials about Iran’s ability to conduct or inspire attacks inside the United States. These concerns date back to the January 2020 U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani—a move ordered by Trump that prompted vows of retaliation from Tehran.
Last year, federal prosecutors charged an operative from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and two U.S.-based individuals with plotting to surveil and assassinate critics of the Iranian regime. According to court documents, the IRGC operative told investigators he was encouraged by unidentified IRGC officials to target Trump directly.
Additionally, in recent years, U.S. prosecutors have pursued cases against individuals accused of plotting to kill high-profile critics of Iran, including former National Security Adviser John Bolton and Iranian American journalist Masih Alinejad. Bolton received Secret Service protection in 2021, though Trump rescinded it earlier this year.
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security have long allocated significant resources to counter potential threats from Iranian operatives. However, the current spike in monitoring efforts underscores the growing urgency felt by U.S. intelligence agencies amid new threats from Tehran and its proxies.
Meanwhile, Trump is reportedly considering military action against Iran’s Fordo uranium enrichment facility, according to CBS News. The move would align the U.S. with Israel’s ongoing campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that the president will make a final decision within the next two weeks, depending in part on whether a diplomatic opening with Iran materializes.
“There is a substantial chance of negotiation that may or may not take place,” Leavitt stated, hinting at possible diplomatic efforts behind the scenes.
Iran has already threatened retaliation if the United States carries out any strike. While such a move could significantly impact Iran’s nuclear capabilities, it may also provoke asymmetric responses from Iranian proxies, including potential attacks in the U.S. or against American interests abroad.
