ISIS Says It Inspired New Orleans Attack, but Doesn't Claim Responsibility

The Islamic State praised the New Orleans truck attack, stating the attacker, Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar, was inspired by their messaging but stopped short of claiming direct responsibility.

Experts indicate the Islamic State's approach in this instance is atypical; they assert inspiration without directly connecting to the attacker or claiming responsibility as they typically do.

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