New Orleans New Year's Day Attack

On New Year's Day, 2025 New Orleans truck attack, a former United States Army soldier, carried out a truck attack in United States — New Orleans, killing 14 people and injuring 30. Jabbar, who proclaimed support for the Islamic State militant group, had previously visited United States — New Orleans twice, recording video of the French Quarter with Meta Platforms' smart glasses as he planned the attack. He also traveled to Egypt — Cairo and Canada — Ontario, Canada, with investigators from the United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation still determining the connection of these trips to the attack. 2025 New Orleans truck attack planted improvised explosive devices in coolers, which were later rendered safe, and attempted to burn down his rental home. After crashing the truck, he engaged in a firefight with police, wounding two officers before being fatally shot. The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation believes 2025 New Orleans truck attack acted alone. The attack has prompted United States — New Orleans to enhance security measures for upcoming events, and President Joe Biden plans to visit the city to offer condolences. The United States — United States Department of Homeland Security has warned of a resurgent international terrorism threat and an increase in homegrown violent extremism in the United States.