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Afghan national charged with election day terrorist plot in US

SUMMARY

The FBI has arrested 27-year-old Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, an Afghan man in Oklahoma City, for plotting an Election Day attack inspired by the Islamic State.

Tawhedi intended to target large crowds and believed he would die as a martyr. He had taken significant steps to prepare for the attack, including ordering AK-47 rifles.

After his arrest, he stated that he planned the attack to coincide with the elections.

He is charged with conspiring to provide support to the Islamic State.

The FBI emphasizes that combating terrorism remains their top priority.


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