US security officials continue to watch for potential Iran-related threats, despite ceasefire

The shaky ceasefire brokered by President Donald Trump between Israel and Iran has not stopped federal officials from continuing to closely monitor any threats stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, federal officials told CNN.

The shaky ceasefire brokered by President Donald Trump between Israel and Iran has not stopped federal officials from continuing to closely monitor any threats stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, federal officials told CNN. Security and intelligence officials are not currently tracking any credible threat to the US but have issued several warnings over the potential for lone wolf and cyber-attacks stemming from the conflict. At the FBI, senior leaders are in the process of pulling agents away from assisting the Trump administration’s nationwide immigration enforcement mission so they can return to their focus on guarding against counter terrorism threats. A ceasefire “doesn’t mean we take our foot off the gas,” said one federal law enforcement source. “History has shown (the Iranians) are not the most credible regime. Our work continues.” The FBI began temporarily scaling back its support for Trump’s immigration ambitions, a move to ensure agents are focusing on any potential threats to the homeland stemming from US strikes on Iran, CNN reported Monday. While the final number of agents to be reassigned has not been determined, sources said some field offices could see a drastic reduction in personnel working on immigration efforts. In a statement to CNN, the FBI would not comment directly on the changes but said they are continuously assessing and realigning “our resources to respond to the most pressing threats to our national security and to ensure the safety of the American people.”