ISIS-K, the terror group responsible for the recent attack in Moscow, is now targeting the United States, according to former CENTCOM commander Gen. McKenzie. The threat has increased since the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, allowing ISIS-K to strengthen and plan attacks.
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🚨NEW- Former CENTCOM Head: United States Prime Target for ISIS-K Following Moscow Strike | Retired General Frank McKenzie, former head of U.S. Central Command, and Army Major General Mark Quantock, who previously oversaw intelligence operations for CENTCOM, have issued warnings… https://t.co/fqijyrq7IX
Retired general says US "target no. 1" for ISIS-K after Moscow attack https://t.co/VNCoZQczP2
Former @CENTCOM commander Gen. McKenzie on potential ISKP terror attack on US: “I think the threat is growing … It began to grow as soon as we left Afghanistan, it took pressure off [them] … so they're free to gain strength, they're free to plan” https://t.co/n0h5ELo4hO
'Target No. 1 for ISIS-K': Terror group that hit Moscow nightclub has sights set on US https://t.co/dBViC2aNKv
'Target No. 1 for ISIS-K': Terror group that hit Moscow nightclub has sights set on US https://t.co/28gus7I0FT via @usatoday