Who are Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi? Suspects in New York City IED attack identified as sons of Turkish and Afghan immigrants

Two young men, sons of immigrants, were arrested for hurling an improvised explosive device at NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence during a protest. The FBI has launched a terrorism investigation into the incident,

ISIS inspired suspects who threw IED at NYC Gracie Mansion anti-Islam protestor: NYPD

After his arrest, Emir Balat told investigators they wanted to launch an attack bigger than the Boston Marathon bombing, according to the feds.
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Suspects in NYC mayor’s home IED attack wanted it ‘even bigger’ than Boston Marathon bombing, officials say

Two men face five federal counts each, including alleged support of ISIS. By Aaron Katersky, Mark Crudele, and Bill Hutchinson March 9, 2026, 12:47 PM Two improvised explosive devices brought to a counterprotest outside Gracie Mansion in New York City Saturday are being investigated as "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism,

IED attack near Zohran Mamdani’s residence: Suspects used ‘Mother of Satan’ bomb — what is it?

Two teenagers, identified as Ibraham Kayumi and Emir Balat, were charged with throwing an improvised explosive device, packed with the volatile "Mother of Satan," at Gracie Mansion during a protest. Law enforcement sources indicate the pair self-radicalized and traveled to terror-training hotspots.

ISIS-inspired terror suspects arrested in NYC as police chief praised for quick action

Fox & Friends' co-hosts discuss the arrest of ISIS-inspired terror suspects in New York City after bombs were found near the residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Newly released video shows a suspect allegedly purchasing firework fuses.

NYPD officers at center of Gracie Mansion IED response hailed as heroes as photo of response goes viral

A photo of one of an NYPD chief leaping over a barricade while responding to the IED incident outside Gracie Mansion this weekend has gone viral.