Key Facts
• June 24, 2025: FBI intensifies monitoring of potential Iranian threats after nuclear strike decision.
• Some agents exempted from immigration enforcement duties to focus on counterterrorism.
• Affected FBI offices include Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Philadelphia.
• Iran launched a missile attack on a U.S. airbase in Qatar on June 23; no casualties reported.
• FBI remains concerned about potential attacks by Iranian operatives already in the U.S.
• FBI spokesperson stated resources are continuously evaluated to address national security threats.
• Israel-Iran ceasefire began on June 24 under pressure from President Trump.
Summary
The FBI has reassigned some agents to counter Iran-related terror threats following President Trump’s decision to strike Iranian nuclear facilities. Offices in major cities, including New York and Los Angeles, have halted immigration enforcement rotations to prioritize counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and cybersecurity. This move comes amid heightened concerns over potential attacks by Iranian operatives within the U.S. On June 23, Iran retaliated with a missile strike on a U.S. airbase in Qatar, causing no casualties. A ceasefire between Israel and Iran began on June 24 under U.S. pressure. The FBI continues to evaluate and reallocate resources to address pressing national security threats.
