The FBI and other intelligence agencies, along with local law enforcement, are warning Americans of the risk of 'lone wolf' terrorist attacks over the Independence Day holiday, especially in places like New York and San Francisco.

Here's more from the New York Post:

Local and federal authorities across the country are likely preparing for potential threats during Fourth of July celebrations next weekend amid tensions between the United States and the Middle East, according to a former US Secret Service agent.

Tensions escalated on June 22, when the US Military bombed three key nuclear sites in Iran, according to Trump administration officials.

'Due to the Iran conflict, the Department of Homeland Security has a National Threat Advisory System, and as of June 22, we are at a heightened threat environment,' Michael Verden, founder and CEO of security firm The Lake Forest Group, told Fox News Digital.

'That level will stay in place until September 22, and it could be extended based on the conflict in Iran.'

Scary stuff.

Solid advice.

Same.

But Iran wasn't a threat to America before June 22.

Okay.

We've seen how violent they are.

Fair point, but they're also high-value targets.

Where's the lie?

Others are mad and think the media are fear-mongering before the patriotic holiday.

It could be that, too.

But it should be taken seriously. It was only three years ago that a lone gunman opened fire on the Highland Park, IL, Independence Day Parade, killing five and wounding at least 16.

Editor's Note: President Trump is leading America into the "Golden Age" as Democrats try desperately to stop it.  

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