NYPD Increases Security Across NYC Following US Strikes on Iran

President Donald Trump unilaterally ordered U.S. forces to bomb three key nuclear sites in Iran, marking a significant escalation in tensions following a series of Israeli strikes targeting Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure. The strikes, conducted without formal congressional approval, targeted heavily fortified underground sites connected to Iran's nuclear program. In response, New York City has heightened its alert status, with the NYPD deploying additional resources to religious, cultural, and diplomatic sites across the five boroughs to protect the city's large Persian population and potential at-risk locations. Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul have coordinated counterterrorism efforts, including intelligence briefings and collaboration with federal partners, to safeguard the city and state. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran condemned the U.S. actions, calling the United States “terrorists,” while U.S. and Israeli officials emphasized the strategic importance of the strikes in limiting Iran's nuclear capabilities. Authorities report no specific threats to New York City at this time but continue to monitor the situation closely.