CNN: A high alert at all US bases in Europe due to a potential terrorist threat

CNN reported Sunday evening that US military bases in Europe have been put on high alert due to a potential terrorist threat.

CNN, citing informed US sources, explained that the alert status at US military bases was raised to the maximum degree over the weekend, and the level of force protection was raised to the second highest level based on fears of a possible terrorist attack targeting US military personnel or installations.

Based on statements from the US military, the network noted that this action is usually taken when an incident occurs or intelligence is available indicating a possible terrorist attack against individuals or facilities.

A US official familiar with the issue told CNN that they hadn’t seen a threat of this level in at least a decade, adding that the military had received an active and credible threat.