NEW: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem says she is in direct coordination with federal intelligence agencies on potential threats to the U.S. following joint strikes on Iran…

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Saturday, February 28, that federal authorities are closely tracking any potential threats to the United States following overnight US strikes on Iran.

“I am in direct coordination with our federal intelligence and law enforcement partners as we continue to closely monitor and thwart any potential threats to the homeland,” Noem wrote in a post on X.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has placed its counterintelligence teams on elevated alert nationwide.

“FBI personnel are fully engaged on the situation overseas. Last night I instructed our Counter operative and intelligence teams to be on high alert and mobilize all assisting security assets needed,” said FBI Director Kash Patel.

Our JTTFs throughout the country are working 24/7, as always, to address and disrupt any potential threats to the homeland. While the military handles force protection overseas, the @FBI remains at the forefront of deterring attacks here at home and will continue to have our team work around the clock to protect Americans,” he added.

Further, he said, “We ask everyone to please report anything that may seem suspicious to law enforcement – 1-800-CALL-FBI and http://tips.fbi.gov. Thank you to all military service members, federal partners, and law enforcement who continue to put mission first,” he said in a statement on X.