#BrusselsAttacks: FBI agents are on the ground in Belgium, says Obama

The United States has ramped up intelligence co-operation and will review international efforts to combat Islamic State militants after the Brussels attacks during a nuclear summit with world leaders next week, President Barack Obama said.

In his weekly address broadcast on Saturday (26 March), Obama expressed condolences to the families of the Americans and others killed or hurt in the suicide bombings in Brussels on Tuesday.

"Yesterday, we learned that at least two Americans were killed. We pray for their families and loved ones," he said. "At least 14 Americans were injured. And we pray for their full recovery, along with everyone else affected by these attacks.

"We're also working to disrupt plots against the United States and against our friends and allies. A team of FBI agents is on the ground in Belgium supporting the investigation.

"We've ramped up our intelligence cooperation so that we can root out ISIL's operations. And we constantly review our homeland security posture to remain vigilant against any efforts to target the United States.

"As we move forward in this fight, we have to wield another weapon alongside our air strikes, our military, our counterterrorism work, and our diplomacy. And that's the power of our example.

"We have to reject any attempt to stigmatize Muslim-Americans, and their enormous contributions to our country and our way of life."

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