How Michigan, Virginia and New York attacks reveal elevated US terror threat amid Iran war

These three acts of violence emerge as the US finds itself engaged in conflict with Iran - (Emily Elconin/Getty Images)

A series of ideologically motivated attacks across the United States over the past week has underscored a significantly heightened terrorism threat, raising concerns about the nation's preparedness.

These incidents include two men in New York City, reportedly inspired by Islamic State, who brought powerful homemade bombs to a protest outside the mayoral mansion.