It's Tuesday, the 24th of February. Welcome to the BDB afternoon bulletin. I'm Mike Baker,

your eyes and ears on the world stage. All right, let's get briefed. First up,

Western intelligence officials are warning that Tehran could direct terror attacks across Europe

if the U.S. launches strikes against Iran, tapping networks that already have operational

history on the continent. Later in the show, Russian operatives are reportedly

buying up properties near military bases and other infrastructure across Europe, creating what

intelligence officials describe as a network of Trojan horse sites designed for sabotage. But first,

today's afternoon spotlight. U.S. and Western intelligence officials

are monitoring what they describe as increasingly worrisome signs that Iran could direct

terrorist attacks against American targets in Europe and the Middle East should it come under

attack from U.S. forces. According to multiple security sources, speaking to the New York Times, electronic

intercepts show heightened chatter, communications suggesting coordination and planning. Now,

officials say they have not identified any specific operational plots. There are no named targets

and no confirmed timelines for attacks. But the warning signs are sufficient to

issue relevant alerts. The concern is that if President Trump authorizes large-scale military

strikes against Iran, whether limited attacks or non-military facilities or something more expansive,

Tehran could respond asymmetrically through their proxies.

In particular, Western intelligence agencies are watching several groups closely.

First up, Hezbollah. Intelligence experts fear sleeper cells inside Europe could be activated

to target U.S. embassies, military bases, or other American interests.

Hezbollah has carried out lethal attacks in Europe before.

Back in 2012, a suicide bomber targeted a bus carrying Israeli tourists in Bulgaria, killing six

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