The Department of Homeland Security has already issued a warning about the likelihood of low-level cyberattacks by pro-Iranian hacktivists.
FORT HOOD, Texas — No casualties were reported on Monday after Iran launched missile attacks on a U.S. military base in Qatar.
Iran said the attack on Al Udeid Air Base matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on its nuclear sites over the weekend. Following the attack, President Trump announced a phased-in ceasefire between Iran and Israel.
However, concerns remain about what kind of retaliation Iran could take against the United States, which led to a warning by the Department of Homeland Security about the likelihood of “low-level” cyberattacks by pro-Iranian hacktivists.
Could Fort Hood be targeted by Iran?
Instability in the region has created some concern across Texas.
On Monday, Texas A&M Qatar offices closed, while Tuesday’s classes have been postponed amid a shelter-in-place order. The measures taken come one year after the Texas A&M Board of Regents voted to cease operations at the campus by 2028, terminating its contract with the Qatar Foundation, citing that the instability pushed the university to “reassess” its physical presence in Qatar.
Meanwhile, officials at Fort Hood said they’re also taking steps to ensure the safety of its soldiers, families and civilian workforce.
“[We] continuously monitor global events and routinely evaluate our security posture,” officials said in a statement. “In light of recent developments, appropriate measures have been taken. However, for operational security reasons, we do not discuss specific force protection actions.”
The Army Public Affairs issued a similar statement, adding that it’s constantly assessing and improving its security protocols to protect its personnel around the world.
Meanwhile, the State Department issued a rare, global security alert for Americans traveling abroad, asking them to exercise increased vigilance.