US has intelligence confirming Islamic State responsibility for Russia attack, officials say

Firefighters work near the burning Crocus City Hall concert venue following a shooting incident, outside Moscow, Russia, March 22, 2024. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

(Reuters) -The United States has intelligence confirming Islamic State's claim of responsibility for a deadly shooting at a concert near Moscow, two U.S. officials said on Friday.

The officials said the United States had warned Russia in recent weeks about the possibility of an attack.