The United States confirmed on Friday (Aug 9) it provided intelligence to Austria that helped foil an alleged Islamic State plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert.

"We work closely with partners all over the world to monitor and disrupt threats," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Friday.

“The US provided critical intelligence to Austrian authorities, enabling them to prevent a potential attack on Taylor Swift's concert,” he added.

Notably, three alleged Islamic State sympathisers have been arrested on charges of plotting a suicide attack at the megastar's concert in Vienna.

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Earlier, two primary suspects, a 19-year-old and a 17-year-old, were detained, while a third suspect, an Iraqi national was arrested in Austria on Friday.

"The main perpetrator has confessed that he was supposed to carry out a suicide attack with two accomplices," said Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer.

The 19-year-old suspect made a full confession in custody about his allegiance to ISIS and plans to carry out a "bloodbath". Authorities also found machetes and technical devices at his home in the town of Ternitz in preparation for an attack.

They planned to cause as many casualties as possible among the estimated 20,000 fans of the American singer, often referred to as "Swifties", set to gather outside Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium, said national intelligence head Omar Haijawi-Pirchner.

His plan also reportedly involved driving a car into the crowd of 20,000 concert-goers and launching a brutal attack with machetes and knives.

Swift’s three concerts were cancelled in Austria after authorities said they foiled a terror attack planned for the Vienna leg of her blockbuster Eras tour.

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The European leg of the sold-out tour began in Paris in May and has taken in Sweden, Portugal, Spain, Britain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Germany and Poland.

Her next concerts are at Wembley stadium in London from next Thursday and authorities have said they will go ahead.

(With inputs from agencies)

The United States confirmed on Friday (Aug 9) it provided intelligence to Austria that helped foil an alleged Islamic State plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert.

The United States confirmed on Friday (Aug 9) it provided intelligence to Austria that helped foil an alleged Islamic State plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert. "We work closely with partners all over the world to monitor and disrupt threats," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Friday. “The US provided critical intelligence to Austrian authorities, enabling them to prevent a potential attack on Taylor Swift's concert,” he added. Notably, three alleged Islamic State sympathisers have been arrested on charges of plotting a suicide attack at the megastar's concert in Vienna. Also read: Taylor Swift cancellations deal blow to insurers, sources say Earlier, two primary suspects, a 19-year-old and a 17-year-old, were detained, while a third suspect, an Iraqi national was arrested in Austria on Friday. "The main perpetrator has confessed that he was supposed to carry out a suicide attack with two accomplices," said Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer. The 19-year-old suspect made a full confession in custody about his allegiance to ISIS and plans to carry out a "bloodbath". Authorities also found machetes and technical devices at his home in the town of Ternitz in preparation for an attack. They planned to cause as many casualties as possible among the estimated 20,000 fans of the American singer, often referred to as "Swifties", set to gather outside Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium, said national intelligence head Omar Haijawi-Pirchner. His plan also reportedly involved driving a car into the crowd of 20,000 concert-goers and launching a brutal attack with machetes and knives. Swift’s three concerts were cancelled in Austria after authorities said they foiled a terror attack planned for the Vienna leg of her blockbuster Eras tour. Also read: Taylor Swift concert terror plot: Iraqi national arrested, main suspect admits to planning 'bloodbath' The European leg of the sold-out tour began in Paris in May and has taken in Sweden, Portugal, Spain, Britain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Germany and Poland. Her next concerts are at Wembley stadium in London from next Thursday and authorities have said they will go ahead. (With inputs from agencies)

Shared intel to prevent attack at Taylor Swift's Vienna concert: US

Pop icon Taylor Swift has revealed her plans for the highly anticipated Eras tour, which will take her to various international destinations in 2024. The singer has confirmed nine shows in the UK, treating fans in Edinburgh, Liverpool, Cardiff, and London to unforgettable concerts, the BBC reported. Swift might also be taking the headline slot at Glastonbury's final night as per reports, a position she unfortunately missed in 2020 due to the pandemic. The United States leg of the Eras tour proved to be supremely successful for Swift, and sometimes entertainment booking company Ticketmaster's servers crashed due to sky-high demand. This left thousands of disappointed fans unable to secure seats.&nbsp;

As per Billboard, the US leg generated a staggering $591 million (£464 million) in estimated ticket revenues.

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<h2>The registration process for Taylor Swift's overseas concerts&nbsp;</h2>

To streamline the ticketing process for the UK dates, fans are being encouraged to register their interest through Taylor Swift's website. However, following the announcement, a significant number of fans faced long queues while attempting to register. Once the registration period concludes, fans will receive a purchase link to secure their tickets. The London dates will go on sale first, on July 18, followed by Edinburgh on July 19 and Cardiff on July 20.&nbsp;

<h2>Ticketmaster's warning</h2>

Ticketmaster has issued a warning, anticipating more demand than the available ticket inventory. "We expect there will be more demand than there are tickets available. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first served basis while currently-available inventory lasts," it said as per the BBC.&nbsp;&nbsp;The UK tour will kick off with Edinburg on 7 and 8 June and will continue with Liverpool (14 and 15 June), Cardiff (18 June), and London (21 and 22 June and 16 and 17 August). She will perform in Asia and Australia at the start of 2024.

<h2>Taylor Swift's first global tour after five years</h2>

This will be Swift's first tour after five years. She has released four new studio albums, one of which, the critically acclaimed Folklore, earned her a Grammy Award. She also wrote and directed a 15-minute short film titled All Too Well: The Short Film, which was named after her 2012 song "All Too Well". Starring Sadie Sink of Stranger Things and Dylan O'Brien, the film received positive critical reception.

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Pop icon Taylor Swift has revealed her plans for the highly anticipated Eras tour, which will take her to various international destinations in 2024. The singer has confirmed nine shows in the UK, treating fans in Edinburgh, Liverpool, Cardiff, and London to unforgettable concerts, the BBC reported.

Pop icon Taylor Swift has revealed her plans for the highly anticipated Eras tour, which will take her to various international destinations in 2024. The singer has confirmed nine shows in the UK, treating fans in Edinburgh, Liverpool, Cardiff, and London to unforgettable concerts, the BBC reported. Swift might also be taking the headline slot at Glastonbury's final night as per reports, a position she unfortunately missed in 2020 due to the pandemic. The United States leg of the Eras tour proved to be supremely successful for Swift, and sometimes entertainment booking company Ticketmaster's servers crashed due to sky-high demand. This left thousands of disappointed fans unable to secure seats. As per Billboard, the US leg generated a staggering $591 million (£464 million) in estimated ticket revenues. The registration process for Taylor Swift's overseas concerts To streamline the ticketing process for the UK dates, fans are being encouraged to register their interest through Taylor Swift's website. However, following the announcement, a significant number of fans faced long queues while attempting to register. Once the registration period concludes, fans will receive a purchase link to secure their tickets. The London dates will go on sale first, on July 18, followed by Edinburgh on July 19 and Cardiff on July 20. Ticketmaster's warning Ticketmaster has issued a warning, anticipating more demand than the available ticket inventory. "We expect there will be more demand than there are tickets available. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first served basis while currently-available inventory lasts," it said as per the BBC. The UK tour will kick off with Edinburg on 7 and 8 June and will continue with Liverpool (14 and 15 June), Cardiff (18 June), and London (21 and 22 June and 16 and 17 August). She will perform in Asia and Australia at the start of 2024. Taylor Swift's first global tour after five years This will be Swift's first tour after five years. She has released four new studio albums, one of which, the critically acclaimed Folklore, earned her a Grammy Award. She also wrote and directed a 15-minute short film titled All Too Well: The Short Film, which was named after her 2012 song "All Too Well". Starring Sadie Sink of Stranger Things and Dylan O'Brien, the film received positive critical reception. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Swifties rejoice! Taylor Swift reveals UK, Europe and Asia tour dates for her Eras tour