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The apprehension has heightened fears over Iran’s potential clandestine activities within US borders. Following Iran’s recent conflict with Israel and targeted US strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, the Department of Homeland Security issued a heightened terrorism alert. In late June, authorities arrested approximately 130 Iranian nationals residing unlawfully across the US, including a former Iranian military sniper and individuals suspected of terrorist ties. U.S. officials fear sleeper cells could be active, with some warning that ideological decrees—such as recent fatwas calling for violence against U.S. and Israeli leaders—could inspire lone-wolf or militia actions on American soil.