FBI Warns of Iran Threats in US

0:00It's April 8th. This is Global News Today, powered by AI, Your World. I'm Cory with the Story. I'm Cory with the Story. The FBI dropped a serious warning last month to state and local cops about heightened threats from Iran's government right here in the U.S. That March 20th Intel report flagged risks to military folks, government spots Jewish and Israeli groups plus Iranian dissidents. Local agencies stressed Iran as a steady danger, even while the White House played a cool, saying no big threats to everyday Americans. Earlier this year, the White House had blocked a similar report to vetted first. Now this one highlights how Iran has tried kidnappings and hits on Americans before, using guns mostly but also stavings, car ramings, bombs even. Poisonings. They scout targets online via social media and maps, hack with fishing or lure folks abroad for grabs. Public reactions have been tense, with the president rubbing up talk this week, warning

1:01of massive fallout if Iran doesn't back down, though he pushed any. Action back two weeks. A recent poll shows two-thirds of Americans want out of this conflict fast, so thread talk hits different amid that vibe. The report also nods to violent extremists, from anti-U.S. or anti-Israel types, who might use the tensions as cover for attacks. Law enforcement's urge to stay sharp and tip off feds on anything fishy. Bottom line, agencies are pushing vigilance as this simmers, keeping eyes wide on those persistent risks without broad panic.