Before Iran’s Next Move: DHS Must Prepare for the Asymmetric Threat at Home
As U.S. strikes degrade Iran's military, DHS faces cyber ops, proxy networks, and covert threats that could reach the American homeland.
Aug. 28, 2026
Counterterrorism Analyst
Erfan Fard
Erfan Fard is a Washington, D.C.–based counterterrorism and Middle East analyst specializing in Iran's regime, the IRGC, and Shi'ite terrorism. He is a contributor to Fox News, The Hill, Iran International, The Middle East Forum, The Dallas Morning News, and The Jerusalem Post.
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