New York City Deploys Additional Security and Heightens Monitoring After US Military Strike on Iran

This statement came after the United States on Saturday struck three nuclear sites in Iran.

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The New York City Police Department (NYPD) on Sunday said that it has deployed additional security resources to religious, cultural, and diplomatic sites across the city and is closely coordinating with federal agencies, as a precaution following the US military strike on Iran's three nuclear sites.

In a post on X, NYPD said, "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."

Additionally, the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department urged the public to remain vigilant and has increased its presence at religious institutions across the city.

"The Metropolitan Police Department is closely monitoring the events in Iran. We are actively coordinating with our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to share information and monitor intelligence in order to help safeguard residents, businesses, and visitors in the District of Columbia. At this time, there are no known threats to the District. However, MPD has maintained an increased presence at religious institutions across the city," Metropolitan Police Department said on X. 

"We continue to urge the public to remain vigilant and help keep our community safe. If you See Something, Say Something. For emergencies or immediate threats, call 911. To report suspicious activity, contact MPD’s Real Time Crime Center at 202-727-9099, text 50411, or submit a report online at iwatch.dc.gov," they added. 

On Saturday (US local time), the United States struck three Nuclear sites in Iran. Confirming the same, US President Donald Trump said that the US struck Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan nuclear facilities of Iran. 

"We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now outside of Iran air space. A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home," Trump said on Truth Social.

After the attack, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the country reserves all options to defend itself.

"The United States, a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, has committed a grave violation of the UN Charter, international law and the NPT by attacking Iran's peaceful nuclear installations. In accordance with the UN Charter and its provisions allowing a legitimate response in self-defense, Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interest, and people," Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on X.

Notably, Iran has called for an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting hours after the US struck three of its nuclear sites. 

The conflict between Israel and Iran entered its tenth day on Sunday. Hostilities between the two Middle Eastern nations began when Israel launched Operation Rising Lion on June 13, targeting Iran’s nuclear and military facilities. In response, Iran initiated its military operation, Operation True Promise 3.