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US Officials Cite Ongoing Al-Qaeda Threats in Oklahoma

By Geopolitics Desk · 2026-09-13 · Updated 2026-09-13 00:42 UTC
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US prosecutors in Oklahoma emphasize the persistent al-Qaeda threat 25 years after 9/11, highlighting the case of a former National Guardsman accused of 3D-printing weapon parts for the group. The defendant's trial, originally scheduled for January 2026, has been delayed by a federal judge due to the complexity of the evidence and ongoing declassification efforts.

  • According to GN geopolitics/terror (en-US), a federal judge has postponed the trial of former National Guardsman Andrew Scott Hastings, citing the complexity of the case and the need for the FBI to declassify significant evidence. The court records clarify that while prosecutors allege Hastings manufactured and mailed Glock switches to an alleged al-Qaeda contact, no specific attack target has been identified and the weapons have not been confirmed to have reached the organization.

    Source: KTUL
  • Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, federal prosecutors in Oklahoma warn that the struggle against terrorism continues, highlighting a recent case involving 3D-printed weapon parts.

    Source: fox23.com
Based on reporting by fox23.com and KTUL, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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