# Austin shooting

Former FBI Official Warns Iran Could Activate ‘Sleeper Cells’ in U.S.; Washington Elevates Alert

A Chinese report citing a former FBI official warns Tehran could activate clandestine ‘sleeper cells’ in the United States, prompting U.S. agencies to raise alert levels. While authorities have increased patrols and surveillance, public evidence tying Iran to active, operational sleeper networks on U.S. soil remains limited and politically sensitive.