U.S. officials tell Jewish groups to be vigilant because of Iran tensions

Posted By on February 16, 2012

By Carol Cratty, CNN Senior Producer updated 1:25 AM EST, Thu February 16, 2012 STORY HIGHLIGHTS NEW: Napolitano says there is no specific threat, but it bears watching NEW: One Jewish group official says there is no call for panic Officials concerned about attacks on Jewish targets because of Iran tensions Washington (CNN) -- With tensions between Iran and the West running high, law enforcement officials are concerned Iran or its surrogates could mount attacks against Jewish targets inside the United States -- but there is no specific information that any plots are in the works, according to an intelligence bulletin obtained by CNN. On February 8, the Department of Homeland Security and FBI sent state and local law enforcement partners a memo titled "No Specific Threat to American Jewish Community, Despite Recent World Events." "We have no specific information that Iran or its surrogates are targeting Jewish organizations, facilities, or personnel in the United States," the intelligence document says.

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U.S. officials tell Jewish groups to be vigilant because of Iran tensions


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