Iraqi prime minister warns of plots against U.S. subways
An alleged plot to attack global subway systems has United States officials and New York residents on their toes. The plot was revealed on Thursday by Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi who claimed to have “credible” intelligence of such a plot by Islamic State militants.
According to al-Abadi, who spoke during a meeting at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Islamic State militants captured in Iraq said the group has been planning attacks on subways in Paris and in the U.S.
“We are aware of the Iraqi Prime Minister’s statements and are in contact with our law enforcement and intelligence community partners as we assess the validity of this threat,” said FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge George Venizelos stressing that, at this point in time, no such threat has been verified.