Chairman McCaul Releases August Terror Threat Snapshot

Press Release

The August Terror Threat Snapshot was released today by Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX). The "snapshot" is a monthly Committee assessment of the growing threat America, the West, and the world face from ISIS and other Islamist terrorists.

Chairman McCaul: "The recent ISIS attacks in France and Germany and the arrests of nine ISIS-linked individuals inside the U.S. this past month underscore the acute threat we face from radical Islamist terrorists. These jihadists have set deep roots in key sanctuaries across the Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa, while extending their deadly reach across the globe using their operatives and supporters. Our enemies -- whether ISIS, al Qaeda, or the world's primary state sponsor of terror in Iran -- have clearly capitalized on several years of failed policies and passivity. Reversing this disastrous course is an urgent national security imperative for the United States and our allies."

Key takeaways in this month's Terror Threat Snapshot:

Islamist terrorists have waged a deadly campaign of violence, particularly in Europe where ISIS-linked terrorists launched four separate attacks over a two-week period in July.
ISIS and al Qaeda continue to operate in safe havens that can serve as launching pads for external operations.
Islamist terror operatives deployed posing as refugees and radicalized refugees have conducted attacks inside Europe. ISIS' unprecedented social media capabilities and propaganda are also accelerating its ability to inspire global audiences.
The Obama Administration has continued to transfer Guantanamo Bay detainees overseas despite an alarming recidivism rate among former detainees.
The Iranian regime continues to host senior al Qaeda members in Iran.

Source