While the atmosphere of war between India and Pakistan was shaking the whole of Asia, another disaster was being scripted in a corner of the world – and this time the target was America. But the FBI’s vigilance and swift action saved America from a disaster like 9/11. This conspiracy was hatched at the US military base TACOM (Tank-Automotive and Weapons Command) located in Warren, Michigan. This is the place where tanks, weapons and armored vehicles are manufactured for the US military. This time the enemy was not a gang, but a single extremely dangerous individual inspired by the ideology of ISIS – Ammar Abdul Majeed-Mohammed Saeed. According to the FBI, Ammar had not only collected weapons, but he had also conducted reconnaissance of the base. He had also fixed the day and time of the attack. It was just a matter of a few days before the game of death would begin inside TACOM.
FBI Spying and ‘Code Black’ Operation
The FBI’s intelligence team and undercover officers foiled the plot. Ammar’s pro-ISIS posts on social media, encrypted chats and suspicious weapons purchases brought him onto the FBI’s radar. He had collected all the information about the base before the attack, but the FBI got a glimpse of his potential activities. A secret operation called ‘Code Black’ began in Michigan. As Ammar prepared for the final stage, an FBI SWAT team suddenly surrounded him and arrested him. During the arrest, bombs, an AR-15 rifle and GPS maps were recovered from him.
Who is Ammar and what are the charges against him?
Ammar was a radical affiliated with ISIS. He has been charged with serious charges such as supporting a foreign terrorist organization and conspiring. He will now be tried under the US justice system.
FBI Assistant Director Kash Patel said: “Our teams acted in time and saved many lives. This shows that the threat of domestic terrorism is still alive in the United States.
According to sources, the FBI is also investigating whether Ammar’s plot was planned keeping in mind the time of India-Pakistan tensions, so that American agencies would ignore domestic attacks while focusing on Asia. It is also possible that Ammar was in touch with ISIS handlers based in Pakistan, whose aim was to carry out large-scale terrorist attacks globally.
This time, Ammar’s timely arrest proved that terrorism no longer knows borders. It thrives among you in the form of a lone wolf, is inspired on the Internet, and dreams of shedding blood on your own streets. This time, America narrowly escaped.
What is the threat to America from ISIS?
ISIS-inspired Terrorists, such as Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohammed Saeed, are plotting to target U.S. military and civilian facilities. These “lone wolf” style attacks, which are inspired by social media and encrypted chats, pose a major threat to U.S. security. Individuals like Ammar plan to carry out mass shootings or bombings on military bases, which could cause massive loss of life and property. The FBI’s arrest of Ammar demonstrates that U.S. agencies are prepared to deal with such threats, but the threat of domestic terrorism remains.
What do international newspapers say?
International media have called Ammar’s arrest a major success for U.S. security. Fox News reported that Ammar, a former member of the Michigan Army National Guard, had plotted the mass shooting at the Tacoma base. He used weapons such as napalm and Molotov cocktails with undercover agents. had discussed.
Al Jazeera and Reuters, focusing on India-Pakistan tensions, said that US officials stressed the need to increase security at this time, as such attacks could take advantage of regional instability.
What does the FBI investigation say?
According to the FBI investigation, Ammar Abdul
Majid-Mohammed Saeed, after enlisting in the Michigan Army National Guard in 2022 and being discharged in 2024, planned the attack on the Tecum base inspired by ISIS thinking. He discussed detailed plans for the attack with undercover officers, such as drone raids, making Molotov cocktails and targeting specific buildings on the base. The FBI uncovered the plot through an intelligence investigation of his phone and monitoring of social media. The investigation also revealed that Ammar was potentially in contact with ISIS handlers based in Pakistan, which The possibility of a major attack is being expressed at a time of India-Pakistan tension.
US tightens security
The US has tightened security measures after Ammar’s arrest, with the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force increasing monitoring of domestic and international terrorist plots. Security of military bases: Security and surveillance have been increased at sensitive bases like TACOM, with anti-drone systems and additional security personnel deployed.
The FBI is investigating potential terrorist activities on social media and encrypted platforms more deeply than before. The US is monitoring the global activities of terrorist organizations by sharing information with India and other allied countries, especially investigating possible links to Pakistan-based terrorist groups.
