JUST IN: @DHSgov issues new National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin

@SecMayorkas warns of "heightened threat landscape" citing lead-up to the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks & upcoming religious holidays
dhs.gov/ntas/advisory/…
MORE: 9/11 anniversary, upcoming religious holidays "could serve as a catalyst for acts of targeted violence" per @DHSgov advisory
"Threats include those posed by domestic terrorists, individuals & groups engaged in grievance-based violence, & those inspired or motivated by foreign terrorists & other malign foreign influences" per updated per @DHSgov advisory
"These actors are increasingly exploiting online forums to influence &spread violent extremist narratives & promote violent activity" per @DHSgov "Such threats are also exacerbated by impacts of the ongoing global pandemic, including grievances over public health safety measures"
"The reopening of institutions, including schools, as well as several dates of religious significance over the nxt few months could also provide increased targets of opportunity" per @DHSgov

BUT "There are currently no credible or imminent threats identified to these locations"
"Nation-state adversaries have increased efforts to sow discord" per @DHSgov

#Russia #China #Iran "gvt-linked media outlets have repeatedly amplified conspiracy theories concerning the origins of #COVID19 & effectiveness of vaccines;in some cases, amplifying calls for violence"

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#Afghanistan
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JUST IN: @DeptofDefense @StateDept "completing a series of steps to secure the Hamid Karzai International Airport to enable the safe departure of U.S. and allied personnel from #Afghanistan via civilian and military flights" per joint statement

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"Secretary Blinken will also engage with key regional stakeholders"
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"Airlift will not be a limiting factor" he says

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