Foiled Election Day Terror Plot Linked to ISIS-K Raises Vetting Concerns

An Afghan national's arrest in Oklahoma highlights alleged lapses in the vetting process following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, was arrested for planning a mass shooting on Election Day, reportedly in coordination with ISIS-K.
Tawhedi, who arrived in the U.S. in 2021, was initially believed to have been vetted multiple times, but officials now admit he was not thoroughly vetted for SIV status.
The FBI tracked Tawhedi's activities, including purchasing firearms and liquidating assets, as part of his preparations for the alleged attack.
Lawmakers and officials are scrutinizing the vetting process used during the mass evacuation from Afghanistan, citing potential security oversights.
A family member of Tawhedi was also arrested in France for a similar plot, underscoring concerns about international terror networks.