NEWS
CIA helped foil ISIS terror attack at Taylor Swift’s Vienna concert that was aimed at killing ‘tens of thousands’
A CIA official has revealed the service helped thwart an ISIS terror attack that was intended to kill ‘tens of thousands’ of fans at Taylor Swift’s Vienna concert.
Speaking at an Intelligence and National Security Summit in Maryland on Wednesday, CIA Deputy Director David Cohen said the agency provided Austrian authorities with critical information about four people who were connected to the Islamic State and were planning to attack the concert.
They were plotting to kill a huge number, tens of thousands of people at this concert, I am sure many Americans,’ Cohen said, reported the New York Times.
The official added that some of the individuals arrested were found with bomb-making materials and had direct access to the venue, where three Eras Tour shows were set to take place.
The shows, which were set to host an audience of 200,000, from August 8 to August 10, at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium were quickly cancelled following the arrests.
On August 7, Austrian authorities arrested two people accused of plotting a terror attack, and others were arrested in following days.
Cohen did not clarify how the CIA had leaned about the planned attack but said: ‘I can tell you within my agency and others, there were people who thought that was a really good day for Langley,’ referring to the CIA headquarters, ‘And not just for the Swifties in the workforce.’
Three people have been arrested in connection with the terror plot, including 19-year-old Austrian ISIS fanatic, Beran A, who had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State and set his sights on Swift’s tour as a target.
He is currently considered to be the main suspect.
The other arrested suspects are a 17-year-old Austrian and an 18-year-old Iraqi – but their names have not yet been released.
Beran A. was revealed to have been building a bomb in his parent’s back garden and earlier this month it was reported the teen was radicalized by notorious hate-preacher Abul Baraa in Berlin, according to German intelligence sources.
German magazine Profil, it was claimed that Beran A. attended a business school in Neunkirchen, where he had to repeat a year and was repeatedly violent towards girls, former classmates said.
He is said to have grabbed a girl of his age by the neck and pushed her against the wall during an argument.
Just a year later, a former classmate said he harassed and groped other girls before he ‘changed his appearance a lot and became isolated’.
It emerged that Beran A. and his accomplice had planned to attack Swift’s concert venue by driving into the crowd outside and attacking them with knives and machetes before detonating a suicide bomb to kill as many fans as possible.
Beran A. had previously worked in the same stainless steel plant in Ternitz as his father.
He was doing an apprenticeship as a retail salesman in the factory, where he had access to the plant’s laboratory, including various chemicals.
During a raid on the family home in Ternitz, bomb disposal experts earlier this month secured chemicals required to produce the explosive triacetone triperoxide (TATP), which Beran A. is said to have already experimented with.
TATP is often used by ISIS in terror attacks and requires acetone as well as hydrogen peroxide, which officials confirmed was found in the house.
Following the ordeal, Taylor Swift took to Instagram to share why she initially chose to remain silent in the days after the show cancellations.
‘Having our Vienna shows canceled was devastating. The reason for the cancellations filled me with a new sense of fear, and a tremendous amount of guilt because so many people had planned on coming to those shows,’ she wrote in a post on August 21.
‘But I was also so grateful to the authorities because thanks to them, we were grieving concerts and not lives.’
The popstar and her team then worked closely with British authorities to ensure her five nights at London’s Wembley Stadium ran smoothly and safely.
‘Let me be very clear: I am not going to speak about something publicly if I think doing so might provoke those who would want to harm the fans who come to my shows,’ she continued.
‘In cases like this one, ‘silence’ is actually showing restraint, and waiting to express yourself at a time when it’s right to.
My priority was finishing our European tour safely, and it is with great relief that I can say we did that.’
(Armani)
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Since Elon Musk’s $44bn acquisition of X last year, the platform has undergone a series of notable changes, from overhauling the verification system to the reinstatement of former US President Donald Trump. Musk has not only gutted trust and safety teams but also installed a new CEO, former NBCUniversal executive Linda Yaccarino, making his influence felt in both operational and content aspects of the platform. With this fresh comment about Swift, Musk further establishes his fearless approach to sharing personal opinions on X, regardless of public perception.
Taylor Swift, meanwhile, has recently become a regular face at NFL games, particularly at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs. Her budding relationship with the Chiefs’ All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce has drawn considerable media attention. Swift’s appearances at these games, coupled with her high-profile relationship, have drawn an avalanche of media attention and a significant increase in game viewership. An average of nearly 27 million viewers tuned into the Chiefs-Jets game, hoping to catch a glimpse of the music icon.
Musk’s comment on Swift’s NFL appearances has predictably divided opinions on X. Supporters of the “Shake It Off” singer were quick to defend her, criticizing Musk for his seemingly unprovoked remark. Others opined that the tech mogul’s comment was perhaps in jest or simply reflective of his known penchant for sparking internet debates.
Regardless of Musk’s intentions, his statement has reignited discussions about celebrity involvement in sports and the cultural impact of such appearances. As the NFL capitalizes on Swift’s newfound passion for the game, Musk’s provocative comment ensures that the intersection of pop culture, sports, and technology remains as dynamic and unpredictable as ever.
In a world where every tweet can spark a global conversation, it remains to be seen if Swift will respond to Musk’s remark or if the NFL will weigh in on the matter. What is certain, however, is that the lines between entertainment sectors continue to blur, and public figures like Musk and Swift are at the forefront of this evolving narrative
CELEBRITY
BREAKING: Taylor Swift Heartbroken, Cancels Eras Tour in Toronto and Vows to Never Tour Again After Shocking News About Travis Kelce
In a stunning turn of events, pop superstar Taylor Swift has announced the cancellation of her highly anticipated Eras Tour stop in Toronto, leaving fans devastated. The singer, who has captivated audiences around the world with her elaborate performances, made the shocking decision after receiving heartbreaking news about her rumored relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce.
Sources close to the singer revealed that Swift was left emotionally shattered by the news, though the exact details of the situation remain unclear. Despite her usual resilience in the face of challenges, Swift’s heartbreak appears to have led her to make a drastic decision about her future in music.
In a tearful statement to her fans, Swift shared that the emotional toll of recent events has made her realize that she can no longer continue the Eras Tour. She vowed to never tour again, leaving many to wonder if this marks the end of an era for the pop icon. Fans flooded social media with messages of support and disbelief, with many expressing their concern for Swift’s well-being.
“I need to take time to heal and focus on what’s important,” Swift said in a brief but emotional message. “The tour will no longer continue, and I won’t be doing any more in the future.”
The news comes as a huge shock to Swift’s dedicated fanbase, who have followed her through the highs and lows of her career. The Eras Tour, which was meant to celebrate the full spectrum of her musical journey, had been one of the most successful and anticipated tours of the year. But now, it’s uncertain if fans will ever see Taylor Swift perform live again.
As fans grapple with the news, the world waits to hear what comes next for one of the biggest stars in modern music. For now, Swift’s focus will be on healing and finding peace after what appears to be an emotional crisis
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