Has US regime ever officially announced NOT being behind a terrorist attack?

[pooya87]

According to some statistics there are about 10k terrorist attacks globally every year and even though we already know US has created and supported a lot of these terrorist groups and attacks like ISIS but I'm curious whether US regime has ever had to officially deny being behind a terrorist attack?

Keep in mind I'm not talking about an official statement long after the attack and after official accusation from the targeted country. But I'm talking about a case where they release a statement hours after the attack claiming to not-be behind the attack without being target of any kind of accusation yet?!

The reason why it made me curious because 4 days ago on January 3, 2024 there was a terrorist attack in Iran where two ISIS terrorist suicide bombers killed dozens of innocent civilians. Hours later in the same day at the very beginning of the press conference in Washington DC, Matthew Miller the spokesperson of Department of State addresses this attack and says United States is not behind this terrorist attack!!! The video is on Youtube and transcript is on state.gov

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[Ucy]

A Nation, person or group of people with weak "bubble" could easily be attacked by his/their hidden malevolent master to create the so called "order out of chaos' like situation, get the victims follow a particular path or to simply make them obey the master. Even US itself is not spared from such attacks if she becomes disobedient. The evil Master wants total control and obedience from its subjects otherwise he destroys to pressure or instill fear on others, or for "harvest" or both. It basically happens to rebels who deviate from a plan or who haven't yet joined a predetermined plan like the rest.

[pooya87]

A Nation, person or group of people with weak "bubble" could easily be attacked by his/their hidden malevolent master to create the so called "order out of chaos' like situation, get the victims follow a particular path or to simply make them obey the master. Even US itself is not spared from such attacks if she becomes disobedient. The evil Master wants total control and obedience from its subjects otherwise he destroys to pressure or instill fear on others, or for "harvest" or both. It basically happens to rebels who deviate from a plan or who haven't yet joined a predetermined plan like the rest.

Sometimes those living in a bubble have to get that bubble burst and their illusions shattered, specially those who think their plan is the plan. Their bubble bursts when something gets shoved somewhere of theirs.
The good news is that the day of reckoning is upon them, half a dozen of them have already faced the music and some were members of some 3-letter agencies, some 5-letter... Hopefully they won't learn who not to poke so the "cleanse" can continue...

[Hispo]

The scary part is the fact such a big country with much influence around the planet because of its military bases and the economical power wielded by them is supposed to come out their way to say they did not have something to do with such atrocious acts being carried away in other countries. The implications about them being able to carry out something like that is the truly scary part.
There is a reason there are not other countries like Brazil, New Zealand or Canada which are asked those questions or are expected to disclaim their involvement on those happenings.

Sure, it is easy for super powers like the USA or the forme Soviet union to try to get away with violations to the human rights of people living abroad, that is not supposed to be the standard, though. You know you live in very dark period of time when a democracy or sovereign nation which is expected to defend the life and rights of others, instead could be a collaborator of atrocities...

[kentrolla]

You name it they are behind it and ISIS and Taliban are created by US and we could consider Taliban as an example how they support Taliban and Afghani Mujahideen against Russia and let's not forget Saddam Hussein he was brought to power by US support and once he had fallen out of favour with them they discarded him in the name of weapon of mass destruction which is yet to be found.

All these terrorist groups are created for two purpose one being useful during millitary coup (they have infiltrated ranks of army as well) like we have seen the coup in Egypt where they doscard Morsi, secondly to sell their weapons.

[Natsuu]

When there's a terrorist attack, governments often quickly deny involvement to shape public opinion. It's like damage control. If you want more info, check official statements and sources to get the full picture, especially considering the dynamics around such events.

[pooya87]

Last night Iran bombed the shit out of dozens of terrorist positions in at least two regions, according to initial reports. It includes the separatists occupied Northern Iraq (specially Erbil and one close to US consolate) and the terrorist occupied Syria (specially Idlib). At least one of them were a Mossad base.

What's distinctive about these two regions is that they have the most number of US operatives presence who are responsible for training and arming these terrorist groups for deployment elsewhere.

For example on late 2022 when Iran bombarded terrorist bases in Erbil, United States admitted to losing at least one of its operatives who was among the neutralized terrorists in those bases. In that operation mostly shells and drones were used. However, the attacks last night were using heavy ballistic missiles (eg. Kheibar), the damage and casualties are so much higher but I doubt US is going to admit to casualties this time though...

P.S. Some local sources in Iraq are posting a video showing US air-defense desperately trying to hit these projectiles and failing. I'm guessing this is the terrorist base close to US consulate in Erbil where the last line of defense (Phalanx CIWS) can be seen and heard trying to hit the projectile and failing (image below, left to right).

[Hispo]

When there's a terrorist attack, governments often quickly deny involvement to shape public opinion. It's like damage control. If you want more info, check official statements and sources to get the full picture, especially considering the dynamics around such events.

I believe you are missing the point which is being made about this thread and this conversation in general. Governments of nations are not supposed to give explanations about being or not being involved with acts of terror, because those things are only supposed to be carried out by unhinged groups which seek to destroy all in their path for the sake of achieving their political plans. That is not what a government is, the fact some government or official Administration has to put out official statements on things like indiscriminate attacks against civilians or civilian infrastructure only speaks about the lack of trust the international community has on that said administration or govenment.
If you did not expect, for example, the El Salvador government to be behind some attack in Iran, then they would not need to issue a formal declaration about it, in any way shape or form, there is where they actual problem lies in...

[Die_empty]

Last night Iran bombed the shit out of dozens of terrorist positions in at least two regions, according to initial reports. It includes the separatists occupied Northern Iraq (specially Erbil and one close to US consolate) and the terrorist occupied Syria (specially Idlib). At least one of them were a Mossad base.

The US presence in the Middle East is causing instability in the region. After the attack and killing of some members of Harakat al-Nujaba. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said that Iraq will seek a quick exit of the US troops from Iraq. There are reports that the US is using its base in Erbil to groom spies and anti-Iran forces. Sadly Irag could become a centre of regional conflict and civilians will also have to bear the consequences. However, the Pentagon has made it clear that they don't have the intention of leaving Iraq, maybe because of the fear of the potential influence of Iran in the region.     

For example on late 2022 when Iran bombarded terrorist bases in Erbil, United States admitted to losing at least one of its operatives who was among the neutralized terrorists in those bases. In that operation mostly shells and drones were used. However, the attacks last night were using heavy ballistic missiles (eg. Kheibar), the damage and casualties are so much higher but I doubt US is going to admit to casualties this time though...

There is no report from the US on the number of casualties but the Kurdistan Regional Security Council affirmed that four people were killed and six people were injured. The nationalities of these casualties are still unknown. 

[pooya87]

However, the Pentagon has made it clear that they don't have the intention of leaving Iraq, maybe because of the fear of the potential influence of Iran in the region.

US invaded Iraq about 20 years ago to destabilize the region, create the radical Islamic and other terrorist groups including ISIS and the US regime remained in Iraq (and Syria) to continue coordinating, arming and training these terrorists.
Their claims about "Iran's influence" is just as empty as their claims of "Iraq having WMDs".

There is no report from the US on the number of casualties but the Kurdistan Regional Security Council affirmed that four people were killed and six people were injured. The nationalities of these casualties are still unknown. 

The head of the separatist groups is never going to report the casualties, nor will US regime.

According to local sources and of course the Iran intelligence the casualties from the fortified facility located ~16km outside Erbil were 17 officers, 4 of which were high ranking Israeli officers (responsible for coordinating assassinations, terrorist attacks and bombings overseas), the rest were 2 from US, and England, Turkey and other officers.
The Mossad operative and member of terrorist group KDP, Solomon Nader eliminated.
Head of Falcon militia and terror group Dise'i, also cooperating with Israeli terrorists responsible for stealing Iraqi oil and exporting it to Israel to help the genocide of Palestinians were also eliminated.

[jasonjm]

The US has created these proxy/ terror groups to counter other global powers. They have created ISIS. Even Afghan Mujahideen were created by America against the USSR. CIA funded these terror groups, and Pakistan facilitated them. Once the US was done using them, they started operations against them (being a good guy).

I think that the US is actively destabilizing the Middle East. Iran is also escalating tension between her neighbours. Iran launched an air strike in Syria and Iraq. Yesterday, they launched a missile strike against a terrorist group in Pakistan. That group is using Pakistan territory to conduct attacks on Iranian soil. I think the Iranian forces were in contact with the Pakistani counter-terrorism forces before the strike. In the past, they have conducted operations against this terrorist.