The local authorities will provide you with the latest advice. It is important to stay informed about them and the threat situation. Iran likely sees terrorism as an option to deter or retaliate against its perceived adversaries. At present, we have no information indicating a specific and credible threat to the country of origin; However, we remain concerned about Iran`s potential for cyberattacks. In addition, Iran and its partners, such as Hezbollah, have demonstrated their ability to conduct various operations in the United States. We are in a new phase of the global threat environment that has an impact on the territory. Especially given the increasing use of the Internet by terrorist groups for inspiration and recruitment, we are concerned about “self-radicalized” actors who could strike without or without warning. Recent attacks and attempted attacks at the international level and on national territory require increased security and increased public vigilance and awareness. Avoid non-essential travel to the states of Chihuahua, Colima (except the city of Manzanillo), Coahuila, Durango, Guanajuato (Highway 45 between León and Irapuato; the southern area and including Highway 45D between Irapuato and Celaya), Guerrero (except the cities of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo and Taxco and the toll road to Taxco), Michoacán (except the cities of Morelia and Lázaro Cardenas), Morelos (Lagunas de Zempoala National Park and surroundings), Nayarit (area less than 20 km from the border with Sinaloa and Durango; the city of Tepic), Nuevo León (except Monterrey), Sinaloa (except the city of Mazatlán), Sonora (except the cities of Hermosillo and Guaymas/San Carlos and Puerto Peñasco), Tamaulipas and Zacatecas due to the high level of violent crime in these regions (level 3 out of 4). This is important information for law enforcement officials, security personnel, and other first responders.
In addition, the general public would be interested in security threat level codes. In 2011, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) replaced the Homeland Security Advisory System`s (HSAS) color-coded warnings with the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS), designed to more effectively communicate information about terrorist threats by providing detailed and timely information to the U.S. public. Governments at all levels are working closely with the Australian community to prevent terrorism, counter violent extremist propaganda online and promote early intervention programmes. It allows authorities, businesses and individuals to take appropriate measures for their own safety as well as that of their family, friends and employees. The factors that led to an increase in the terrorist threat in 2014 no longer exist or persist to a lesser extent. The National Security Helpline is the one-stop shop for the public to report possible signs of terrorism. Any information is taken seriously as it could be crucial to prevent a terrorist act. The hotline also informs callers on various national security issues. Life-threatening situations should be reported to police by calling Triple Zero (000). Australia`s overall terrorist threat level is POSSIBLE. While Australia remains a potential terrorist target, there are fewer violent extremists seeking to carry out a ground attack.
Ideologically motivated violent extremism – and in particular nationalistic and racist violent extremism – remains a threat to Australian security, and its supporters will continue to engage in offensive behaviour. But violent extremist nationalist and racist groups focus on recruitment and radicalization rather than planning attacks. ASIO remains concerned about the potential of these groups to radicalize individuals, who can then carry out attacks without warning. The security environment is complex, challenging and changing. Threats will evolve in response to issues and events in Australia and overseas. The Government will continue to provide updated advice to the Australian community as these changes occur. For more information on the current threat level, visit the Australian government website or watch the video below. NTAS advice — whether alerts or bulletins — encourages individuals to follow instructions from state and local authorities and report any suspicious activity.