Recent reports and warnings from former military officials highlight the growing threat of ISIS-K targeting the United States and other nations. The group's multifaceted strategy includes online propaganda dissemination and exploiting regional grievances to attract recruits. The withdrawal from Afghanistan is seen as a factor allowing ISIS-K to strengthen and plan attacks.
Former CENTCOM commander says lack of U.S. presence allows terror group to grow unchecked. MORE: https://t.co/2hFLaeywL5 https://t.co/esoCixogIc
"'Target No. 1 for ISIS-K': Terror group that hit Moscow nightclub has sights set on US." (via @tvandenbrook) https://t.co/5i4sr8Y1Nz
🚨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
Former Central Command chief warns of rising ISIS threat following botched Afghanistan withdrawal Former CENTCOM commander says lack of U.S. presence allows terror group to grow unchecked. https://t.co/2hFLaeywL5
Retired general says US "target no. 1" for ISIS-K after Moscow attack https://t.co/VNCoZQczP2
📍"Their multifaceted strategy relies heavily on online platforms, where they disseminate propaganda in local languages like Tajik and Uzbek. ISKP exploits existing regional economic and social grievances to attract potential recruits." https://t.co/fuirEVQleF
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
Former head of U.S. central command, retired General Frank McKenzie, issued a stark warning about the Islamic State's intentions to attack the U.S. and its allies #WATCH to know more https://t.co/52DE9X4JAy
ISIS has a "strong desire" to attack the U.S. and other foreign powers -- a threat that is only growing -- retired Gen. Frank McKenzie warned on Sunday https://t.co/UD279vXjrb
'Target No. 1 for ISIS-K': Terror group that hit Moscow nightclub has sights set on US https://t.co/28gus7I0FT via @usatoday
FOX NEWS FIRST: Retired general sounds alarm over ISIS' strong desire to attack US homeland and more top headlines https://t.co/W5m6X9Oay1
Retired general sounds alarm over ISIS' strong desire to attack US homeland and more top headlines https://t.co/4uruLK0K3z
The "threat is growing" that the Islamic State group will attack the United States and other foreign powers, retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, the former head of U.S. Central Command, warned Sunday. https://t.co/mBs4bSQ6Lm
Former head of US Central Command says ISIS has a “strong desire” to attack the US and other nations and called future attacks “inevitable” #terrorism https://t.co/7ybPfVZjh3
US faces 'inevitable' ISIS attacks at home following Moscow massacre: former general https://t.co/8drCZV5kdx
REPORT: Ex-CENTCOM Commander: ISIS Threat To U.S. Becoming Serious Because Of Biden’s Foreign Policy https://t.co/SZUnp00zeg
📍"In September 2023, the Department of Homeland Security’s annual threat assessment said the U.S. was at “high risk” for a terror attack, specifically pointing to the threat from the Islamic State's Afghan affiliate, also known as ISIS-K." https://t.co/x295FpfTgL
ISIS-K attack in Moscow was a stark reminder of the group’s reach and demonstrated that, with the deadly marriage of capability and intent, Islamic State jihadists could look to target US embassies, facilities, or personnel abroad - @ColinPClarke https://t.co/WzmKFWinTt
📍"US Defense Department assessment last year noted that ISIS has been developing a cost-effective model for external operations that relies on resources from outside Afghanistan, operatives in target countries, and extensive facilitation networks." https://t.co/2oBCgm0jyi
Moscow terror probe exposes ISIS-K's next target https://t.co/vJI4SCWgbh