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Islamic State claims its ‘soldiers’ responsible for Barcelona attack

Thomas Joscelyn | August 17, 2017

The Islamic State’s Amaq News Agency claims that the attack in Barcelona, Spain today was carried out by the group’s “soldiers.” The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a string of operations in which terrorists drove a van or truck into a crowd.

Islamic State claims its ‘soldier’ carried out Bastille Day attack in Nice, France

Thomas Joscelyn | July 16, 2016

The Islamic State’s propaganda arms have claimed responsibility for the July 14 attack in Nice, France, saying that a “soldier” of the so-called caliphate carried out a “unique operation.” The statements do not include any details about the terrorist that aren’t already widely known. Counterterrorism officials are still investigating the terrorist’s possible ties.