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News in English (USA) / 12.03.2026 / 18:00

ISIS-inspired Teenagers Attempt Terror Attack Near Gracie Mansion

In a disturbing escalation of domestic terrorism, two teenagers from Bucks County have been charged with attempting to detonate explosive devices during protests outside Gracie Mansion, the residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The accused, influenced by ISIS, allegedly considered multiple targets before settling on their planned attack in New York City. The FBI is actively investigating the incident, which involved the use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that authorities say were intended to cause significant harm, potentially surpassing the severity of the Boston Marathon bombings. Despite the chaos, NYPD officers responded heroically, stopping the attackers and preventing further violence. This incident underscores the growing challenge of homegrown extremism amidst rising tensions surrounding Islam-related protests. Following the bombing attempt, Mayor Mamdani has emphasized the need for unity and peace in the wake of such threats, while ongoing investigations are revealing alarming links between the suspects and terrorist motivations.
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