"We know where most of them are. We got our eye on all of them, I think. The commander in chief was speaking about the possibility of Iranian sleeper cells being embedded and activated in the United States. The concept of sleeper cells-groups of organised, foreign spies living unremarkable lives until directed into action-may, in the public imagination, feel like something from the movies or the pages of a book."
"Sources who spoke to Fortune are of the opinion that, out of sheer desperation, the Iranian regime may search for a way to damage the U.S., Israel, or their allies, in a bid for retribution. The Islamic state's losses are significant: The U.S. said it had targeted the nation's ballistic missile strikes, navy ships and submarines, and command and control centers."
"Trump has claimed the Iranian regime has tried to assassinate him twice, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth adding the U.S. has been aware 'for a long time' that the Iranian regime is targeting high-ranking U.S. officials. Experts told Fortune that Iran and the U.S. have long targeted each other-and fundamentally do not understand each other."
President Trump publicly addressed concerns about Iranian sleeper cells potentially embedded in the United States, stating the administration is monitoring them. Defense and counterterrorism experts believe Iran, facing significant military losses including targeted strikes on ballistic missiles, naval vessels, and command centers, may resort to retaliatory actions out of desperation. Over 1,400 Iranians have died in the conflict, while the U.S. and Israel have suffered 26 casualties. Trump claims Iran attempted to assassinate him twice, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirms the U.S. has long known Iran targets high-ranking American officials. Experts note the U.S. and Iran have historically targeted each other while maintaining fundamental misunderstandings.
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