ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Gov. Brian Kemp was among several U.S. governors who were briefed Sunday by federal officials on potential threats after Saturday’s American air strikes on Iranian nuclear production sites.

Kemp confirmed a call with Kristi Noem, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, on social media.

“We are coordinating with law enforcement on all levels as we closely monitor any possible threats. May God continue to bless our troops and first responders,” Kemp said in the post.

Israel said it hit more Iranian government targets Monday in Tehran, including the notorious Evin Prison, as other strikes targeted Iran’s underground enrichment site at Fordo for a second time. Israel warned of other strikes in the coming days.

Iran fired more missiles and drones at Israel and warned the United States that its military now has a “free hand” to attack U.S. targets after the Trump administration’s massive strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday. Tens of thousands of American troops are based in the Middle East.

Fears of a wider regional conflict loom large after the United States inserted itself into Israel’s war, raising urgent questions about what remains of Tehran’s nuclear program and how its weakened military might respond.

President Donald Trump has warned of additional strikes if Tehran retaliates against U.S. forces. He mused Sunday about the possibility of “regime change″ in Iran, though administration officials had indicated they wanted to restart talks with the country, even directly.

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