Major US cities ramp up security at religious centers over fears of repercussions after Iran bombings

New York City Mayor Eric Adams attends a briefing by NYPD international liaisons on Middle Eastern affairs on Sunday - (Mayor's office via X)

Police in Washington D.C., New York City, and Los Angeles are increasing security at religious institutions in preparation for potential backlash against Donald Trump's airstrikes on Iran.

American stealth bombers and cruise missiles rained destruction on Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday night, bringing the U.S. into Israel’s war with Iran.