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International Terrorism

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international-terrorism1 year ago

"European Nations Unite Against ISIS Following Moscow Terror Attacks"

The suspects accused of plotting the mass shooting in Moscow belong to ISIS-K, an ISIS branch that has attempted multiple terrorist attacks in Europe, particularly in France. France has raised its terror alert level to the highest level and plans to boost security at sensitive sites. Other European countries, including Italy and Germany, are also increasing security measures in response to the heightened threat. Western allies are growing alarmed at the surge in ISIS-K activity, particularly after the group claimed responsibility for the Moscow concert hall shooting. The U.S. intelligence community is closely monitoring ISIS-K's activities and planning, while also warning of possible "imminent" extremist attacks in Moscow.

international-terrorism2 years ago

"Iran Identifies Alleged Bomb-Maker and Mastermind Behind Recent Deadly Attacks, Arrests Dozens"

Iran's intelligence ministry has identified a top suspect, described as the ringleader and bomb-maker, in the twin suicide bombings last week claimed by the Islamic State group, as the death toll from the attack rose to at least 94. The suspect, a Tajik national known by his alias Abdollah Tajiki, entered the country in mid-December and left two days before the attack after making the bombs. Iranian authorities have arrested 35 people with purported links to the bombings, and the death toll includes 14 Afghan nationals participating in a commemoration for Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani.

national-security2 years ago

Biden Implements Stricter Drone Strike Regulations

Newly declassified rules obtained by The New York Times reveal that U.S. military and C.I.A. drone operators must now obtain advance permission from President Biden to target suspected militants outside of conventional war zones. The rules also require operators to have "near certainty" that no civilians will be injured at the moment of any strike. The rules tighten constraints on drone strikes and commando raids that were loosened by President Trump in 2017. The Biden administration partially declassified the rules and an 18-page national security memo after a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit. The international counterterrorism strategy document emphasizes a more measured approach to addressing terrorist threats and acknowledges competing national security priorities.