New Orleans Terror Attack Kills 15

On New Year's Day, a terror attack in New Orleans carried out by Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. citizen and former Army reservist, resulted in 15 fatalities and 35 injuries. The FBI confirmed that Jabbar had planted an Islamic State (IS) flag on his truck and had posted videos on social media expressing his allegiance to the group just hours prior to the attack. President Biden stated that the ongoing investigation seeks to determine any potential connections or co-conspirators, as the incident raises concerns about the persistent threat of IS-inspired violence in the U.S. This attack, believed to be the deadliest act of Islamic State-inspired terrorism on American soil in recent years, underscores the group's enduring influence despite territorial losses. Experts warn that the use of low-tech methods, like car ramming, remains a favored tactic among extremists. Authorities are also examining possible links to other plots, including an incident involving a Tesla Cybertruck in Las Vegas.