US intelligence chief warns of more homegrown terror attacks

WASHINGTON, Feb 9: The U.S. intelligence chief says Islamic militants will continue plotting against U.S. interests overseas and homegrown attacks will pose the most significant threat to Americans at home.

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper is delivering the annual assessment by intelligence agencies of the top dangers facing the country.Clapper told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday that the perceived success of attacks by homegrown violent extremists in Europe and North America might motivate others to replicate them.

Clapper also says Iran remains the top state sponsor of terrorism and al-Qaida-linked groups remain resilient. He says the U.S. will continue to see cyber threats from China, Russia and North Korea.

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