Attacks show Islamic State's growing reach. Do you think it is a just a matter of time before this terror reaches our homeland?

2015-06-27T05:23:47-04:00

The attacks came one after the other in the space of a few hours.

In France, a decapitated body covered in Arabic writing was found after an attacker rammed his car into a gas container, triggering an explosion. In Kuwait, a suicide bomber blew himself up in a packed Shi'ite mosque during Friday prayers, killing two dozen. And in Tunisia, a gunman opened fire at a popular tourist hotel, killing at least 37 people.

There is no evidence the three attacks were deliberately coordinated. But coming so close together on the same day in three countries on three different continents, they underscored the far-reaching and fast-growing influence of Islamist group Islamic State, western politicians said.

The ultra-radical group, which has claimed direct responsibility for the Kuwait attack, clearly now poses a threat far beyond its heartland in Syria and Iraq.

It urged its followers this week to escalate attacks against Christians, as well as Shi'ite and Sunni Muslims fighting with a U.S.-led coalition.

On June 23, Islamic State spokesman Abu Muhammad al-Adnani urged jihadists to turn the holy month of Ramadan into a time of "calamity for the infidels ... Shi'ites and apostate Muslims".

"Be keen to conquer in this holy month and to become exposed to martyrdom."

Pentagon spokesman Col. Steve Warren noted Islamic State had claimed responsibility for one attack and said the Pentagon was looking into "whether or not these various and far flung attacks were coordinated centrally or whether or not they were coincidental."

Even if they were not coordinated, two sources familiar with the thinking of U.S. intelligence agencies said, they were likely to have been inspired by Islamic State's call to jihad or, possibly, the one year anniversary on Monday of the group's declaration of an Islamic caliphate in Syria and Iraq.

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Coordinated or not, attacks show Islamic State's growing reach

The attacks came one after the other in the space of a few hours.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made Jun 27 at 2015 5:26 AM

2015-06-27T05:26:01-04:00

Authorities warn of possible terror attacks over the July 4th weekend ...
http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/26/politics/july-4-terror-threats/index.html

Authorities warn of possible terror threats - CNNPolitics.com

Authorities are warning of possible terrorist threats around the July 4 holiday, several law enforcement officials told CNN on Friday.

Response by SPC Thomas Baldwin made Jun 27 at 2015 5:30 AM

2015-06-27T05:30:07-04:00

As this issue is found in all the advanced country's and the growing number of incidents of attacks on non be-leavers in the same country. Yes this is a strong possibility if where not vigilant.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Jun 27 at 2015 5:35 AM

2015-06-27T05:35:35-04:00

You are foolish to believe there is not an individual or group plotting at this moment. We all have a choice, to be the hunted or the hunter! Our situational awareness as well as coordinated efforts to detect, expose and eradicate these cowards (attacking unarmed people is not a challenge!) is how we maintain civility and peace when it comes to these jackwagons.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jun 27 at 2015 11:33 AM

2015-06-27T11:33:08-04:00

It is already here.

http://www.timesofisrael.com/islamic-state-claims-texas-attack-its-first-on-us-soil/

Islamic State claims Texas attack, its first on US soil

Jihadist group says ‘soldiers of caliphate’ carried out shooting at event showcasing cartoons mocking Prophet Mohammed

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Jun 27 at 2015 11:42 AM

2015-06-27T11:42:46-04:00

There is no doubt they are here. At least the mindset. We have had "lone wolf" attacks already. They will get a cell or two here (if they are not already here) and they will plan and execute an attack which will include outright murder, the taking of hostages and then beheading (or worse) the hostages they take here on U.S. soil. That will help establish them, in their minds, as a real threat/power. You can bet we will not be ready, there is little you can do to stop them once they are here.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Jun 27 at 2015 11:45 AM

2015-06-27T11:45:41-04:00

It's only a matter of time before an attack is executed on US soil, by some organization, who knows which, despite the diligent work of men like GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad. You can't stop them all. Of course the average person is hundred, even thousands of time more likely to die in a car wreck, of an overdose, of suicide of heart disease or cancer.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jun 27 at 2015 2:27 PM

2015-06-27T14:27:34-04:00

Yes they want to use the caliphate in Iraq and Syria as terror projection platforms.