No "imminent threats" loomed in the United States despite terror plots against American were foiled in Germany, officials said on Wednesday.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) spokesman Richard Kolko told reporters that his agency and the Homeland Security Department were coordinating with German security agencies in monitoring the situation, but currently, "we see no imminent threat to the U.S. domestically."
The United States was alerted following the arrests on Tuesday of three Islamic militants, two German nationals and one Turk, who jointly plotted to attack Americans in Germany.
The suspects shared the "profound hatred of U.S. citizens" and possessed materials to make powerful bombs, and their targets included entertainment occasions and other institutions where American frequently went, said German prosecution officials.
Among the top targets, there was the Frankfurt International Airport, according to the U.S. State Department officials.
U.S. National Security Council spokesman Gordon Johndroe said that President George W. Bush, who is now attending 15th Asian- Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Australia, expressed his gratitude to the work of the German authorities.
However, the arrests did not unsettle the U.S. overseas facilities.
"Our embassies are open for business, as are all our consulates, " State Department spokesman Tom Casey said.
<i>Source: Xinhua</i>
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