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USA Today: US is 'on top' of possible Iran sleeper cells, Trump says. What are they?
Officials report no confirmed active Iranian sleeper cells in the U.S. but remain vigilant after intercepted encrypted communications raised concerns.
- On March 9, 2026, President Donald Trump said the administration is monitoring possible Iranian sleeper cells inside the United States during a press conference.
- In the wake of recent alerts, ABC News reported U.S. law enforcement agencies have been operating in a heightened posture since the recent U.S.-Israel strikes, providing context for the alert.
- When asked, the Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond, and the FBI gave no comment about Trump's remarks on sleeper cells.
- Recent legal action underscores that a federal jury convicted an individual in 2024, highlighting Iran's history of threats dating back at least 46 years.
- A sleeper cell refers to operatives working undercover until activated, and the FBI is the lead agency to investigate such threats, often triggered by intercepted encrypted messages.
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