U.S. Governors, Law Enforcement Briefed by FBI and DHS on Elevated Threats Following Iran Strikes

June 23, 2025

In the wake of U.S. missile strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, senior officials from the FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) held high-level briefings on Sunday with state governors and law enforcement agencies nationwide to assess the heightened risk of retaliatory threats against the American homeland.

According to sources cited by ABC News, two separate conference calls were conducted — one involving hundreds of state and local law enforcement officers and another directly with governors and their senior staff. The discussions focused on how recent U.S. military actions may escalate an already volatile domestic threat environment.

FBI Enhances Security Posture Nationwide

During the call, FBI officials emphasized an “enhanced posture” in response to potential security risks. Agencies were instructed to:

• Increase staffing in offices across the country.

• Intensify intelligence monitoring and source canvassing.

• Remain vigilant for any emerging threats, particularly those targeting critical infrastructure or vulnerable communities.

While officials noted that there is currently no specific or credible threat against the U.S. mainland, the purpose of the call was to raise awareness and encourage proactive threat mitigation across all levels of government.

Focus on Cybersecurity and Vulnerable Communities

Federal officials underscored the likelihood of increased cyber activity, urging state leaders to coordinate closely with:

• State cybersecurity teams

• Critical infrastructure operators

• Private sector partners

• Community organizations, particularly Jewish institutions and groups with links to Israel

The briefings included input from the Secure Community Network (SCN) — a Jewish security organization based in Chicago that works closely with the FBI and DHS. Michael Masters, SCN’s national director and CEO, issued a clear warning:

“The decision by the U.S. government to join Israel’s military campaign against Iran opens a new chapter for all of us. Jewish institutions and leaders should be considered at elevated risk for retaliatory violence.”

Masters further revealed that SCN had detected more than 1,600 violent threats aimed at the Jewish community on social media in the immediate hours following the U.S. strike — a number that continues to rise.

DHS: Iran May Retaliate if Regime Stability Is Threatened

Jim Dunlap, Deputy Secretary for Analysis at the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis, told officials that the Iranian regime has long drawn a line against attacking U.S. soil — but warned that the latest strike may have crossed that “red line.”

“This raises the threat environment here in the United States,” Dunlap said.
“From a terrorism perspective, we assess that Tehran’s retaliatory efforts are likely dependent on the extent to which it believes U.S. actions threaten the regime’s stability.”

He added that while Iran has not yet issued direct threats of violence against the homeland, DHS is closely monitoring online communications and extremist activity.

Dunlap also hinted at recent “law enforcement disruptions” that may have undermined Iran’s ability to carry out an attack inside the U.S. — though he offered no specific details.

National Security Warning: Stay Alert, Report Suspicious Activity

The calls follow a broader Homeland Security bulletin issued in the aftermath of the strikes, urging Americans to be alert for:

• Cyberattacks

• Acts of violence

• Antisemitic hate crimes

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem warned in the bulletin that the fallout from the Iran conflict could bring tangible threats to the U.S., both online and in public spaces.

“It is our duty to keep the nation safe and informed, especially during times of conflict,” Noem said. “We urge the public to report any suspicious activity immediately.”

What Comes Next

All 50 state governors were invited to the call, although not all were able to attend personally. In some cases, senior staff members participated in their place.

With rising geopolitical tension, federal agencies are working to coordinate a unified national response, balancing international military action with homeland security. The full implications of the Iran strikes — and Tehran’s potential response — remain uncertain.

Americans are urged to stay informed, remain vigilant, and support their local communities during this evolving security situation.

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