Memo Sent To Law Enforcement Agencies Warning Of Lone Wolf Terror Attacks

A new federal memo sent to law enforcement agencies across the country is warning of potential lone wolf and cyber attacks as tensions between the United States and Iran intensify.

The FBI remains on high alert amid the Trump administration’s escalating military campaign against the Islamic Republic. U.S. forces have surged into the Middle East following coordinated American and Israeli strikes on Iranian military infrastructure in recent days.

A senior FBI official told Fox News that the Joint Terrorism Task Force remains fully activated nationwide. The Joint Terrorism Task Force is still on high alert, and all resources are ready if requested or needed from law enforcement partners, an official said to Fox News.

Over the weekend, the Department of Homeland Security circulated a memo cautioning agencies about the potential for lower-level cyberattacks and acts of violence carried out by individuals inspired by global events. While the memo did not reference any specific plot or individual threat, it warned that the ongoing bombing campaign against Iran could increase the risk of retaliatory activity inside the United States, according to Fox News.

“Our JTTFs throughout the country are working 24/7, as always, to address and disrupt any potential threats to the homeland,” FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X on Saturday. “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.”

The memo comes just days after a deadly mass shooting in downtown Austin that is now under federal terrorism investigation. In the early hours of March 1, gunfire erupted outside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden along Sixth Street, one of the city’s busiest nightlife districts. Three people, including the shooter, were killed, and 14 others were injured.

The suspect, identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, was shot and killed by police at the scene after allegedly opening fire from his vehicle and then on foot. Authorities quickly noted troubling indicators.

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Diagne was reportedly wearing a hoodie reading “Property of Allah” over a shirt featuring the modern Iranian flag. Investigators also recovered a Quran, an Iranian flag, and images of Iranian leaders among his belongings.

The presence of those materials prompted the FBI and the Joint Terrorism Task Force to launch a full terrorism investigation. Officials have cautioned that no formal ties to a foreign organization have been established and that the suspect may have acted alone. Investigators are still examining whether he was directly influenced by recent geopolitical developments.

Just days before the Austin attack, the United States and Israel carried out major strikes on Iranian military targets as part of a campaign to degrade Tehran’s missile and military capabilities. President Donald Trump confirmed the operations were underway and described them as necessary to neutralize threats against American forces and allies.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs leadership said the United States would continue striking Iranian targets “without apology or hesitation,” framing the mission as defensive in nature. The fighting has drawn international concern, with global leaders urging restraint even as hostilities continue.

In Texas, Republican leaders, including Governor Greg Abbott, have framed the Austin shooting within the context of national security concerns and the risk of extremist-inspired violence amid global conflict.

For now, federal authorities say there is no confirmed coordinated domestic campaign. However, the DHS memo makes clear that lone actors inspired by overseas events remain a primary concern.