New Orleans attacker says ISIS inspired him to join

In a tragic event that unfolded in the United States, a lone perpetrator executed a ramming attack in New Orleans, claiming the lives of at least 14 individuals. The attacker, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old Army veteran from Houston, had been inspired by the terrorist group ISIS. According to the FBI, he joined ISIS sometime before the summer of 2024 and documented his intentions by publishing videos online in the days leading up to the attack. As he drove from Houston to New Orleans, Jabbar expressed his unwavering support for ISIS, highlighting the group's ability to influence individuals even after significant losses in physical territory.