The US government state department has warned Americans to stay vigilant while travelling abroad as ISIS has allegedly for lone-wolf attacks during Islam’s holy month of Ramadan.
“Martyrdom during the month may hold a special allure to some”
The State Department-led Overseas Security Advisory Council report reads that “martyrdom during the month may hold a special allure to some,”, and has asked US organizations to “remain aware of the persistent threat of (ISIS) attacks, both inspired and directed,” according to published reports. “The terrorism risk at the moment is generally high,” the report cautioned.
2 weeks ago, an ISIS official had called for ISIS supporters to attack their own cities if they couldn’t join the militants in Iraq or Syria.
The message “That They Live By Proof” has been shared online, and it reportedly recorded by Daesh spokesman Abu Muhammad al Adnani. Events of terror are said to coincide with major UK and European calendar events. Interestingly, on the 10th of June, 24 countries visit France for the 30 day Euro 2016 football tournament.
Ramadan began yesterday, and is a global event for Muslims for fasting and other sacred ceremonies.
“The tiniest action you do in the heart of their land is dearer to us than the biggest action by us,” Abu Mohammed al-Adnani told followers in a 31-minute audio message. “There are no innocents in the heart of the lands of the Crusaders.”