Nearly a dozen commercial jetliners were stolen from the Tripoli International Airport in Libya that could be used in a future 9/11-style attack in multiple countries, including the United States. A retired military general is suggesting that the U.S. should go to DEFCON 1 and maintain a high alert position. 

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U.S. officials are highly concerned about a possible attack to signify the 13^th anniversary of the September 11^th terrorist attacks in 2001. It is reported that approximately twelve jetliners were seized Wednesday morning.

Sources say it is believed that militants have taken control of the aircraft from Tripoli's major airport.

Intelligence agencies displayed their concerns, as they warn about the possibility of these particular jetliners being used in a string of suicide-kamikaze-type attacks across North Africa and other countries.

Officials say they are attempting to establish the locations of the aircraft that were under the ownership of two Libyan state-owned airline companies. Doing so has been proven difficult, as security for the country cannot be readily assured due to the ongoing conflict between extremist and anti-extremist groups.

The jetliners were allegedly seized in August subsequent the full takeover of the Tripoli International Airport.

Videos have surfaced depicting rebel militants celebrating inside of a U.S. diplomatic compound that was captured during the time of the airport seizure.

Dr. Sebastian Gorka of the Marine Corps University states that his primary consternation is the possibility of "new 9/11-type attacks," yet also raised awareness about the fact that terrorists could be "using an aircraft to reach an area that would otherwise be inaccessible."

"Terrorism is about using your imagination and these are very, very useful and powerful assets to Jihadist extremists," Dr. Gorka explained.

U.S. officials have not released any information as to the validity of these claims. Proper authorities are currently investigating the whereabouts of the missing aircraft.

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