Police leaders in New York Metropolis and the nation’s capital stated they’re ramping up safety at areas throughout the 2 cities within the wake of U.S. airstrikes towards Iranian nuclear amenities Saturday.
The New York Police Division stated it’s monitoring any potential fallout from the assaults.
“We’re monitoring the scenario unfolding in Iran. Out of an abundance of warning, we’re deploying extra sources to spiritual, cultural and diplomatic websites throughout NYC and coordinating with our federal companions,” the NYPD stated on X. “We’ll proceed to watch for any potential impression to NYC.”
Metropolitan Police additionally stated extra officers are being stationed close to homes of worship within the District following the navy strikes.
“We’re actively coordinating with our native, state, and federal legislation enforcement companions to share info and monitor intelligence so as to assist safeguard residents, companies, and guests within the District of Columbia,” MPD stated on X.
The division stated there are not any identified threats to town.
President Trump introduced that the U.S. carried out airstrikes focusing on key Iranian nuclear amenities at Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan. These American assaults got here after per week of intense Israeli bombing of Iranian nuclear and navy targets throughout the nation.
