The Continuing Threat of IS-Inspired Attacks in the U.S.

The FBI's recovery of an IS flag from a truck involved in a deadly attack in New Orleans highlights ongoing threats from IS-inspired individuals. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, possibly motivated by IS, brings attention to the group's lasting influence on global terrorism, despite its weakened state.

The FBI has discovered a black banner associated with the Islamic State group inside the truck used in a New Year's attack, where an American from Texas killed 15 people in New Orleans' French Quarter.

The investigation is examining the extent of support or inspiration driver Shamsud-Din Jabbar received from the IS group or its affiliates. President Biden reported that the FBI informed him of Jabbar's social media posts indicating his IS influences prior to the incident.

Although weakened, IS continues to inspire lone wolf attacks around the world, posing a significant threat as evidenced by recent tragedies linked to the group, including the New Orleans attack and past incidents in San Bernardino and Orlando.

(With inputs from agencies.)