Trending Now - Iran Prepares for Potential U.S. Ground Invasion Threats

WHO:

Iran's Foreign Minister (name not specified)

Sam Vinograd, former DHS assistant secretary for counterterrorism and threat protection

Joe Zacks, former deputy assistant director of the CIA for counterterrorism

A man currently on trial in New York for an alleged plot to assassinate U.S. politicians, potentially including President Trump or former President Biden

Iranian Revolutionary Guard

WHAT:

Iran is "confident" it can counter a potential U.S. ground invasion.

Iran has launched more than 1,600 drone attacks on U.S. allies in the Middle East since the war began on February 28, 2026.

Vinograd stated that Iran represents a "multi-dimensional threat to the homeland."

Iran has developed "surrogate networks" in the U.S. for criminal activities, including murders and assassinations.

Zacks mentioned that Iranian action could include cyberattacks.

Americans are urged to be "extra vigilant" and to report suspicious activities to law enforcement.

WHERE:

United States

New York (location of the trial for the alleged assassination plot)

Middle East (region of drone attacks)

WHEN:

The war between the U.S. and Iran began on February 28, 2026.

The CBS News article was published on March 5, 2026, at 11:45 AM EST.

WHY:

Iran has been designated by the U.S. as a state sponsor of terrorism since 1984.

The goal for Iran is to "put the U.S. on the defensive" and demonstrate the ability to take offensive action on U.S. soil.

HOW:

Iran utilizes proxies and state agents to inflict damage.

Law enforcement has been actively monitoring threat streams for decades.

Americans are advised to be cautious in cyberspace and to think carefully about the information they consume.

Iran's Foreign Minister has expressed confidence in the country's ability to counter a potential U.S. ground invasion, while reports indicate that Iran has launched over 1,600 drone attacks on U.S. allies in the Middle East since the war began on February 28, 2026. Sam Vinograd, a former DHS assistant secretary, described Iran as a "multi-dimensional threat to the homeland," highlighting the development of surrogate networks in the U.S. for criminal activities, including potential assassinations, and urging Americans to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities. Meanwhile, a man is currently on trial in New York for an alleged plot to assassinate U.S. politicians, which could include President Trump or former President Biden, as concerns about Iranian actions, including cyberattacks, continue to grow.