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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
US warns of ‘heightened threat environment' after strikes on Iran
The United States is warning of a 'heightened threat environment' after President Trump ordered strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday evening. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) bulletin on Sunday, alerting the public to the potential of cyberattacks carried out by those who support Iran or are affiliated with the Iranian government. 'The ongoing Iran conflict is causing a heightened threat environment in the United States. Low-level cyber attacks against US networks by pro-Iranian hacktivists are likely, and cyber actors affiliated with the Iranian government may conduct attacks against US networks,' the bulletin read. The bulletin also noted that the Iranian government, in recent years, has sought to target U.S. government officials it deems responsible for killing the former Iranian military officer, Qasem Soleimani. 'The likelihood of violent extremists in the Homeland independently mobilizing to violence in response to the conflict would likely increase if Iranian leadership issued a religious ruling calling for retaliatory violence against targets in the Homeland,' the bulletin read. The bulletin warned that the ongoing conflict 'could contribute to US-based individuals plotting additional attacks' on U.S. soil that are 'motivated by anti-Semitic or anti-Israel sentiment.' 'It is our duty to keep the nation safe and informed, especially during times of conflict. The ongoing Israel-Iran conflict brings the possibility of increased threat to the homeland in the form of possible cyberattacks, acts of violence, and antisemitic hate crimes,' DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement to The Hill. Trump announced Saturday evening that U.S. forces bombed three Iranian nuclear sites and said to Iran in a social media post, 'NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!' The bombs targeted three nuclear sites in Natanz, Esfahan and Fordow, located inside a mountain. Six 'bunker buster' bombs were reportedly dropped on Fordow, while more than two dozen Tomahawk missiles were launched at the other two sites. The bombings put the U.S. directly in Iran's crosshairs for retaliation and made it an active participant in the Mideast war, which Israel launched with airstrikes against Iran on June 13. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
13 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Trump opens door to regime change in Iran
President Trump on Sunday suggested regime change in Iran if the current one is 'unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN.' 'It's not politically correct to use the term, 'Regime Change,' but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn't there be a Regime change??? MIGA!!!' Trump said in a Truth Social post. Trump's comments follow his announcement Saturday the United States had bombed three Iranian nuclear sites, stepping into a conflict between Iran and Israel that kicked off on June 13 amid already heightened tensions in the region over Israel's war in Gaza and Iran's nuclear capability. In a late Saturday address, the president said, 'Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated.' 'Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace,' Trump added. The United States warned of a 'heightened threat environment' following Trump's ordering of strikes on the three Iranian nuclear sites. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) bulletin Sunday, giving a heads-up to the public to the possibility of cyberattacks done by those who back Iran or are affiliated with its government. Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley on Wednesday pushed for the U.S. to not 'engage in regime change in Iran.' 'Our focus should only be on our national security. The Iranian regime has threatened the US with nuclear production for years,' Haley, who served in the first term of the president, said.
The Hill
17 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hill
US warns of ‘heightened threat environment' after strikes on Iran
The United States is warning of a 'heightened threat environment' after President Trump ordered strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday evening. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) bulletin on Sunday, alerting the public to the potential of cyberattacks carried out by those who support Iran or are affiliated with the Iranian government. 'The ongoing Iran conflict is causing a heightened threat environment in the United States. Low-level cyber attacks against US networks by pro-Iranian hacktivists are likely, and cyber actors affiliated with the Iranian government may conduct attacks against US networks,' the bulletin read. The bulletin also noted that the Iranian government, in recent years, has sought to target U.S. government officials it deems responsible for killing the former Iranian military officer, Qasem Soleimani. 'The likelihood of violent extremists in the Homeland independently mobilizing to violence in response to the conflict would likely increase if Iranian leadership issued a religious ruling calling for retaliatory violence against targets in the Homeland,' the bulletin read. The bulletin warned that the ongoing conflict 'could contribute to US-based individuals plotting additional attacks' on U.S. soil that are 'motivated by anti-Semitic or anti-Israel sentiment.' 'It is our duty to keep the nation safe and informed, especially during times of conflict. The ongoing Israel-Iran conflict brings the possibility of increased threat to the homeland in the form of possible cyberattacks, acts of violence, and antisemitic hate crimes,' DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement to The Hill. Trump announced Saturday evening that U.S. forces bombed three Iranian nuclear sites and said to Iran in a social media post, 'NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!' The bombs targeted three nuclear sites in Natanz, Esfahan and Fordow, located inside a mountain. Six 'bunker buster' bombs were reportedly dropped on Fordow, while more than two dozen Tomahawk missiles were launched at the other two sites. The bombings put the U.S. directly in Iran's crosshairs for retaliation and made it an active participant in the Mideast war, which Israel launched with airstrikes against Iran on June 13.
Agriland
10-06-2025
- Business
- Agriland
Over 40 forestry licences issued last week
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) issued 41 forestry licences in the first week of June. This marks an increase on the 36 licences granted by department officials in the previous week. According to the latest figures, published by the department, 23 of the licences issued last week related to felling, with 13 for private forestry owners and 10 for Coillte plantations, covering over 200ha. There were 11 licences issued for forest roads last week and a further seven for afforestation. Forestry Up to last Friday (June 6), DAFM had issued 384 private felling licences and 144 Coillte felling licences relating to a total of 6,474ha. The department has received 540 applications for private felling and 171 for felling at Coillte sites so far this year. So far this year, 210 afforestation licences have been issued for a total of 1,627ha. The department said that 176 valid afforestation licences had been submitted by June 6. A total of 1,243ha of forestry has been planted so far this year, with the highest amount planted in April (378ha). DAFM noted that the figures for afforestation planted in 2025 reflect afforestation that has been paid at first grant stage this year to date only, including the Native Area Tree Scheme (NTAS). The data shows that 272 licences have been issued for 94km of forestry roads; 38km of roads have been constructed so far in 2025. Licences There have been 207 licences issued by the department so far this year for the Reconstitution of Ash Dieback Scheme, relating to 676ha. The department has issued 17 licences for the Climate Resilient Reforestation Scheme covering 94ha. 122 licences have been approved for the NTAS (134ha), 50 for the Woodland Improvement Scheme (291ha) and 56 for the Deer Tree Shelter scheme (239ha). Two licences have been issued for the Native Woodland Conservation Scheme this year for 17ha.
Agriland
06-06-2025
- Business
- Agriland
Forestry: 505 felling licences issued so far this year
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) issued 505 felling licences to forestry owners by the end of May this year. 371 of the licences were granted to private owners, while the remaining 134 related to Coillte forests. The licences issued up to May 30 cover a total area of 6,261ha. In 2024, felling licences were a total of 21,850ha, down from 33,416 in the previous year. Of the 693 felling licences applied for so far in 2025, 520 have been submitted by private owners. Last week, 23 felling licences were issued by the department, down from 26 in the previous week. Forestry In the first five months of the year, 203 afforestation licences were issued relating to 1,580ha. The department said that 166 valid afforestation licences have been submitted this year. A total of 1,242ha of forestry has been planted so far this year, with the highest amount, 378ha, planted in April. The latest forestry dashboard figures from DAFM note that the figures for afforestation planted in 2025 reflect afforestation that has been paid at first grant stage this year to date only, including the Native Area Tree Scheme (NTAS). The government has set an annual target of 8,000ha of new forestry in order to meet climate targets. A total of 261 licences have been issued for 91km of forestry roads – the data shows that 37km of roads have been constructed so far in 2025. There have been 195 licences issued by the department so far this year for the Reconstitution of Ash Dieback Scheme, relating to 637ha. 122 licences have been approved for the NTAS (133ha), 44 for the Woodland Improvement Scheme (256ha) and 56 for the Deer Tree Shelter scheme (239ha). Two licences have been issued for the Native Woodland Conservation Scheme this year for 17ha. The department has issued 16 licences for the Climate Resilient Reforestation Scheme covering 91ha.
