National Security Experts Weigh in on Iran Risks

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Oh great, just what America needed — Iranian sleeper cells potentially camping out in our small towns and heartland, waiting for a green light from Tehran. Because nothing says “national security priority” like ignoring porous borders while enemy agents possibly stroll right in. Let’s all take a deep breath and give a slow clap for the Biden administration’s stunningly brilliant border strategy, shall we?

Look, this isn’t fear-mongering. This is cold, hard reality wrapped in bureaucratic language and couched warnings. A former FBI special agent, Jonathan Gilliam — you know, a guy who actually worked on terrorism task forces — is warning that Iranian operatives may literally be “hiding in plain sight.” Not underground bunkers. Not in some far-off corner of a war zone. Plain. Sight. That means suburban neighborhoods. That means maybe even down the street from the nearest Dollar General. And why? Because the doors have been left wide open.

The Department of Homeland Security even put out a terrorism advisory, citing an increased risk of retaliatory attacks — especially if Iranian leadership issues a religious edict, or fatwa, calling for violence. If that happens, the bulletin suggests, we could be looking at lone-wolf-style hits on U.S. soil. Except let’s be honest: these aren’t just lone wolves. These are wolves we’ve invited inside the fence, handed a drink, and said, “Hey, make yourself comfortable.”

And guess who might be first in the crosshairs? Rural America. That’s right. Not just the big coastal cities anymore. According to Gilliam, these sleeper cells may very well be eyeing small towns and entertainment venues off the beaten path — places that don’t have SWAT teams on speed dial or concrete barriers on every corner. You know, the places where people still say grace before dinner and hang American flags on the porch. And apparently, we’re just supposed to hope they aren’t on the list.

Now, here’s the kicker: 130 Iranians arrested since June 18. That’s not a typo. That’s a real number, confirmed by multiple federal sources. Another 670 are currently in ICE custody. These aren’t just tourists with expired visas — these are people who came into this country illegally, and the timing sure seems a little too convenient. But sure, let’s keep calling the border “secure” while pretending this isn’t exactly the scenario experts have been warning about for years.

Gilliam doesn’t mince words — he flat-out blames Biden’s border policies for making this situation possible. According to him, these individuals could simply walk up to the border, claim asylum, and the administration would just shuttle them along like it’s some kind of welcome wagon. Forget about proper vetting. Forget about holding them in ICE facilities. Nope. Just process them and let them go. Because feelings and optics are apparently more important than national security.

And let’s not overlook the broader strategy here — Iran hasn’t exactly been shy about wanting revenge for that 2020 strike that killed one of their top military commanders. According to DHS, they’ve been keeping tabs on U.S. government officials they hold responsible. That’s not just saber-rattling. That’s a promise. And now we’ve thrown a few punches at their nuclear sites — so you can bet they’re reviewing their options.

In the meantime, while Washington fiddles, rural America might be the one left holding the bag. And no, this isn’t some right-wing fantasy cooked up on talk radio. This is a former FBI agent and terrorism expert, on record, saying the danger is real — and it’s already here.

But by all means, let’s keep worrying about pronouns in email signatures and DEI consultants in the Pentagon. That’ll really stop the next sleeper cell from lighting up a local concert or county fair.

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