Iran war puts many in US on high alert, but synagogue attack shows limits - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxNeXAzOHc4ZUlGU2N4eGtyem94Q2pUYmpYbjhYdGt1OTlrQ3ZlVml4WGQyemR1bkJXQkpCV0FMY3Btb2JtS3duNnFKbUNVZTRlRFZsc1lsTTVkNWhVcDdUUXRWS2RhSVBuZm5uQ1VTb1E0cVJvalJEME1uSW1QTlF6aFBfZ0Y4UG9CREJYVHBkT3N3Y2xRNEFiWTNJZXZxVnJoZ2ZTZGE4ODVVMldMeGFSYkhQNUlLUjA?oc=5" target="_blank">Iran war puts many in US on high alert, but synagogue attack shows limits</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

The United States is facing heightened terrorism threats, influenced by its ongoing war with Iran and internal disruptions to its national security infrastructure. Recent violent incidents, including bomb attempts in New York, a vehicle attack on a Michigan synagogue, and a university shooting in Virginia, highlight growing domestic risks. These attacks occur amid a weakened counterterrorism capacity caused by significant resignations and firings at the FBI and Justice Department, particularly within specialized teams. Analysts warn that the loss of experienced personnel has undermined the government's ability to anticipate and prevent attacks, especially those by lone actors radicalized online, who remain a persistent threat. Tensions with Iran exacerbate concerns, as the regime has a history of revenge plots and has expressed intentions to retaliate for the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. Though large-scale Iranian attacks on U.S. soil remain unverified, disrupted plots and increased rhetoric heighten fears. Experts emphasize that global conflicts can act as "accelerants" for domestic extremism, increasing the urgency for coordinated security efforts. Despite leadership assurances of ongoing dedication to homeland security, the systemic depletion of institutional knowledge poses ongoing challenges in a volatile international and domestic landscape.