The United States is on high alert as the presidential election and the tense situation in the Middle East approach. The Department of Homeland Security warned that the threat level remains high due to potential dangers from extremists fueled by the heated political climate at home and conflicts abroad, especially after Iran's missile launch against Israel. Officials are working hard to figure out what this means for US security.

Iran’s attack might inspire violent extremists in the US to act sooner than expected. The same goes for the anniversary of Hamas' attack last year. Foreign countries like China and Russia could use these events to mess with the election and cause confusion among voters. They might even hack into important computer networks, making things worse if there’s a conflict.

It’s not just foreign threats that worry officials; there are also dangers from within the US. In past elections, people have sent threatening letters to election workers. This time around, officials fear that these workers could face threats on election day. The report says that extremists who hate the government or authority pose the biggest threat. They might try to scare election officials and offices with fake bomb threats, swatting, doxxing, and white powder letters.

US Faces Double Threats Ahead: Elections & Middle East Conflicts

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