In an interview post-arrest, the suspect claimed the attack was meant to target large gatherings and that both he and his brother-in-law intended to die as martyrs.
FBI Director Christopher Wray praised the agency's efforts, stating, 'I am proud of the men and women of the FBI who uncovered and stopped the plot before anyone was harmed.'
The indictment indicates that the Afghan national plotted to provide material support to the Islamic State and had obtained firearms to conduct a violent attack on US soil.
The US threat environment is heightened due to various factors, including approaching elections and ongoing wars, with lone offenders and small groups representing significant threats.
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