In the wake of escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) has announced the deployment of additional security resources across the city to monitor for any potential domestic impact.
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the NYPD said it is increasing patrols at religious, cultural, and diplomatic sites as a precautionary measure following the US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
“We’re tracking the situation unfolding in Iran. Out of an abundance of caution, we’re deploying additional resources to religious, cultural, and diplomatic sites across NYC and coordinating with our federal partners. We’ll continue to monitor for any potential impact to NYC,” the department stated.
This security escalation comes shortly after US President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States had carried out “very successful” precision strikes on three major Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan—marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.
According to Trump, the primary target, Fordow, was hit with a “full payload of bombs”, and all aircraft involved have since exited Iranian airspace safely. He described the mission as a “spectacular military success” and issued a warning of further action if Iran fails to pursue peace.
“There is not another military in the world that could have done this. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!” Trump posted on Truth Social.
The conflict entered its ninth day on Saturday, following Israel’s June 13 “Operation Rising Lion”, which targeted Iranian military and nuclear facilities. Iran responded with “Operation True Promise 3”, a massive drone and missile attack on Israeli infrastructure.
While there are no specific threats to New York City at this time, officials said they are taking no chances, especially given the city’s global status and diverse communities.
The NYPD’s coordination with federal agencies reflects growing concern over potential retaliatory actions or protests that could affect American cities amid international instability.
Residents have been urged to remain alert but calm, and report any suspicious activity as authorities continue to assess the evolving situation.