ISIS-K could slip through US border and carry out Moscow-style attack, US official warns
Warning issued about potential ISIS-K infiltration and attacks in US via porous borders, citing increased encounters with terror suspects.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
A US counter-terrorism official and experts have issued warnings that ISIS-K terrorists could potentially infiltrate America through its porous borders and launch catastrophic attacks similar to the Moscow concert hall mass shooting that claimed 143 lives. The group is deemed to be growing more audacious and might exploit the chaos at the US-Mexico border to target high-profile locations within the US. Recent data shows a significant increase in encounters with suspects on the FBI’s terror watchlist at the southern border, raising concerns about potential undetected infiltrations by ISIS-K operatives. While Europe is seen as a more likely target for the group due to its proximity to their bases, experts highlight the substantial terror risk posed by the US borders. The ISIS-K’s operational capabilities and capacity to attract followers across various regions, including Central Asia and the Middle East, further underline the urgent need to address potential security threats posed by the group.
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- Europe
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- US
- America
- Moscow
- FBI