Investigation and Arrest
Iraqi authorities detained a member of the Islamic State's foreign operations office, suspected of inciting the New Orleans New Year's Day attack that killed 14 and injured 57.
The , investigating the attack as a terrorist act, initially believed , the attacker, acted alone, despite finding ISIS flags, guns, and explosives at the scene.
Background and Response
The attack involved Jabbar, a U.S. veteran, driving a pickup truck into a crowd in New Orleans' , followed by a shootout with police.
Despite ISIS's defeat, the group retains sleeper cells capable of global attacks. U.S. and Iraqi officials emphasize ongoing efforts and cooperation in combating terrorism.