US Warns of Iranian Cyberattacks After Airstrikes: Truth Social Hit, Infrastructure at Risk
The United States has issued a warning regarding potential cyberattacks from pro-Iranian groups following a series of airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities—strikes that have escalated into an armed conflict between Iran and Israel, which began on June 13, 2025.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that the current geopolitical climate presents an “elevated threat” in cyberspace. According to the agency, hacktivists and state-aligned Iranian threat groups are likely to concentrate their efforts on American networks and internet-connected vulnerable devices. DHS reports that such activity is already underway, describing a wave of low-level cyberattacks intended to disrupt services and temporarily disable systems.
Officials reminded the public that cyber intrusions by Iran and its allies are not uncommon, particularly targeting poorly secured networks and systems reliant on standard security protocols lacking additional protective layers.
Tensions escalated sharply following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a military operation against Iran. The U.S. President confirmed that American forces had carried out airstrikes on three major Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Trump hailed the operation as a “brilliant military success” and warned that harsher measures would follow unless Tehran agreed to enter negotiations.
This military escalation has unfolded alongside a full-scale cyberwar between Iran and Israel. According to cybersecurity analysts, both nations are coordinating offensive operations not only against each other’s infrastructure but also targeting private companies, government websites, and digital platforms.
Amid this backdrop, a group known as Team 313, which supports the Iranian cause, claimed responsibility for temporarily disabling Truth Social—the social media platform owned by Donald Trump. The hackers reportedly employed a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack to overwhelm the platform’s servers, rendering it inaccessible to users.
Experts caution that while these pro-Iranian cyberattacks are currently demonstrative in nature, they could escalate in scope and severity as the conflict intensifies—potentially affecting critical elements of U.S. infrastructure such as energy grids, transportation systems, and telecommunications networks.
Meanwhile, President Trump announced with enthusiasm that a “comprehensive and unprecedented” ceasefire agreement had been reached between Iran and Israel. He stated that the accord would take effect beginning June 24, first in Iran and subsequently in Israel. Trump praised both sides for displaying “restraint, courage, and wisdom,” expressing hope that the deal would pave the way toward lasting peace in the region.
