The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) issued a grave warning on Friday, stating that the U.S.-designated terrorist group al-Qaida and its Yemen-based affiliate, al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, are determined to strike America.
The advisory, distributed nationwide to law enforcement, indicated that these groups are looking to exploit ongoing global conflicts and U.S. involvement overseas.
According to the NCTC, al-Qaida and its Arabian Peninsula affiliate "are likely seeking to leverage their media publications and global conflicts, particularly where there is U.S. support or military involvement, to inspire potential attackers." The NCTC, established in 2004 in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, has urged government personnel to increase their vigilance.
Officials have been advised to refrain from sharing travel plans online, to avoid displaying badges or IDs outside of work, and to remain alert for surveillance.
The advisory also emphasized the vulnerability of soft targets, such as sporting events and concerts, and encouraged local authorities to deploy visible law enforcement and conduct pre-event security briefings. The NCTC stressed that this intelligence is being shared to equip local agencies with the necessary tools to thwart potential attacks.
While the advisory highlighted a general threat environment, conservative activist and journalist Laura Loomer issued a more alarming warning on Friday night. She claimed that al-Qaida cells have already infiltrated U.S. soil and are planning coordinated, multi-city attacks.
"Sources tell me tonight that the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) has officially determined that Islamic terrorists affiliated with Al Qaeda have infiltrated U.S. soil and are actively planning a series of coordinated Islamic terror attacks," Loomer wrote. "This marks the first time federal counterterrorism officials have openly acknowledged the immediacy of such threats," she added.
Loomer further reported that terrorists are planning to impersonate first responders by purchasing police and EMT uniforms from surplus stores and online vendors. The goal, she said, is to blend in during attacks, redirect panicked crowds, and launch secondary strikes.
Even more disturbingly, Loomer reported that hospitals and medical facilities in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and Miami have been scouted. Terrorists allegedly plan to cripple trauma centers and emergency rooms, preventing treatment of the wounded and exacerbating casualties, she said.
One Department of Homeland Security source, she wrote, described the potential scenario as "horrific beyond comprehension."
These warnings serve as a stark reminder that the threat of Islamist terror has not diminished. In June, Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki, leader of al-Qaida in Yemen, released a 34-minute video in which he called for jihad against the U.S., including the assassination of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
This video surfaced after U.S. officials reaffirmed their support for Israel. "There are no boundaries left after what has occurred and continues to occur to our people in Gaza," al-Awlaki said, making an open call to Muslims in the U.S. to seek vengeance.
On Sept. 11, 2001, al-Qaida operatives killed nearly 3,000 Americans in the deadliest attack on U.S. soil. While U.S. military and intelligence operations have significantly weakened the group, it has adapted inspiring lone-wolf attacks and attempting to exploit conflict zones from Afghanistan to North Africa.
A Homeland Security report issued late last year noted that al-Qaida had "reinvigorated its outreach" to Western audiences and remained committed to targeting the U.S.
As reported by Newsmax, the NCTC's recent advisory and Loomer's alarming revelations underscore the persistent threat posed by Islamist terror groups. The warnings serve as a stark reminder of the need for vigilance and preparedness.
The threat of Islamist terror has not faded, and the U.S. must remain steadfast in its commitment to national security and the protection of its citizens.
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