A truck attack in New Orleans killed 15 people and injured 30, highlighting the ongoing threat of lone wolf attacks.
The attacker, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old military veteran, was killed in a shoot-out with police.
Jabbar was inspired by the Islamic State (IS), which had recently posted propaganda urging attacks during the holiday season.
Hours after the New Orleans attack, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, sparking an investigation into possible links to Jabbar’s attack.
After losing its Caliphate in Iraq and Syria, IS has shifted operations to Afghanistan, Africa, and is attempting to rebuild in Syria.
IS previously inspired numerous attacks globally, but these decreased due to the fall of its Caliphate, security measures, and deradicalization efforts.
Despite its losses, IS militants are regrouping, looting weapons in Syria, and planning a comeback.
The attack in New Orleans highlights the need for the U.S. to prevent IS from regaining power in the Middle East and address the radicalization of American citizens.
The fight against IS must involve both military action and efforts to counter radical ideologies.
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