Authorities in several major U.S. cities have heightened security measures following American airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities Saturday night. The unprecedented strikes mark the first direct U.S. military action against Iranian nuclear assets amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
The NYPD quickly responded, announcing on X (formerly Twitter) that additional officers were being deployed to religious, cultural, and diplomatic sites across New York City. “Out of an abundance of caution, we’re coordinating closely with our federal partners,” the department said.
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In Washington, D.C., the Metropolitan Police Department issued a similar statement, saying it is “closely monitoring events in Iran” and increasing its presence at religious institutions despite no known credible threats.
Los Angeles also moved swiftly. Mayor Karen Bass posted that while no credible threats had emerged, LAPD was stepping up patrols around worship centers and sensitive community spaces.
Miami-Dade County joined the alert as well, with the Sheriff’s Office increasing patrols and encouraging residents to report suspicious activity.
Former NYPD Inspector and Fox News contributor Paul Mauro explained that New York authorities have deployed special “House of Worship” patrol cars outside vulnerable locations and are maintaining close communication with impacted communities, including Israeli-linked sites and Shia mosques.
“You’re also going to look very closely online,” Mauro said, referencing the NYPD’s cyber counterterrorism efforts. “They’ll be watching online chatter from potentially dangerous actors.”
Mauro added that similar heightened surveillance is expected in Washington and at national entry points. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reportedly on high alert at airports and borders to screen incoming threats.
The alert comes just hours after President Donald Trump confirmed the strikes during a televised address from the White House, flanked by Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
