U.S. surveillance of Iran-backed agents ramps up, as disclosed by an insider
Headline: Trump plots two-week decision on heavy-handed Iran stance
Our cheeky correspondent, Lucas Tomlinson, dishes the details on President Donald Trump's highly anticipated Iran decision on Fox News' hit show, 'Special Report.'
With the FBI amping up surveillance of Iran-backed operatives in the United States, President Donald Trump is weighing the pros and cons of taking a hardline stance against Iran, as tensions simmer in the Israel-Iran conflict. According to a senior law enforcement confidant, CIAhey will be keeping an especially close eye on potential sleeper cells linked to the Tehran-backed terror group Hezbollah, as reported by CBS News. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz delivered a stark warning to Hezbollah to keep their mitts off the conflict.
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The increased monitoring comes on the heels of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's confirmation that Iran was gunning for Trump, as Iran views him as an impediment to their nuclear program's progress.
"They've got a serious boner for him, you know? He's public enemy numero uno. They dig his no-nonsense approach. He ain't gonna roll over and play dead, allowing them to hump up their uranium enrichment, which means, in layman's terms, they'd be one step closer to dropping a bomb on us or Israel," Netanyahu shared with our network's Bret Baier during a recent episode of "Special Report."
Smoke pours from Iran's state-run television headquarters after an Israeli strike in Tehran, Iran, June 16, 2025. (AP Photo)
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Being the decisive leader that he is, Trump hasn't ruled out wholeheartedly getting involved, but he hasn't made up his mind yet, either. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Thursday that Donald will make his decision within two weeks. Critics from all walks of life have called on the president to stay out of it, while others argue that U.S. interests demand a strong stance.
Trump's got his sights set on achieving a balance between dialing up the military action to keep Iran at bay, while still striving for peace. The latest intelligence hints at the risk of Iran retaliating asymmetrically, targeting U.S. interests and leaders. As a precaution, the U.S. has beefed up surveillance on suspected Iranian operatives, with a keen focus on safeguarding Trump himself.
Trump, ever the showman, has hinted at a possible ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, though it appears that neither Israel nor Iran have officially acknowledged this development. If true, the ceasefire could mark the first step towards de-escalation.
As the clock ticks down on Trump's two-week decision-making timeline, the stakes couldn't be higher. Will Trump deliver a sound thrashing to Iran, or will he choose the path of peace, despite the risks? Stay tuned to find out.
Lucas Y. Tomlinson serves as a correspondent for Fox News Channel (FNC) based in Washington, DC. Follow him on Twitter: @LucasFoxNews
- The ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, heightened tensions, and concerns about Iran-backed operatives have placed politics squarely at the center of war-and-conflicts discussions, as President Donald Trump contemplates his next moves against Iran.
- As the two-week deadline approaches for President Donald Trump to make a decision on his stance towards Iran, general news outlets like CBS News and Fox News are reporting increased intelligence activity and potential interventions, highlighting the intersection of politics and ongoing global conflicts.
