The FBI says it is in contact with city, state and federal law enforcement officials after Iraq’s Prime Minister told reporters earlier today that the country has uncovered a plot to attack subways in New York and Paris.
In a statement, FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge George Venizelos said, “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. The FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, along with the New York City Police Department, remain committed to protecting this city.”
Iraq Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said he learned of the plot from Baghdad today and that it is being led by members of the Islamic State group in Iraq.
He said the United States had been alerted and that the attack has not yet been thwarted.
He revealed the intelligence during a meeting with journalists on the sidelines of a meeting with world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly.
In response to the news, the mayor’s office said, “We are aware of the reports and the City takes any threat seriously. The Mayor’s office is close consultation with the NYPD and other law enforcement agencies.”
The New York City Police Department also released a statement which read, “We are aware of the Iraqi Prime Minister’s statements and we are in close contact with the FBI and other federal partners as we assess this particular threat stream. New York City normally operates at a heightened level of security and we adjust that posture daily based on our evaluation of information as we receive it.”
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