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Federal prosecutors have unveiled ISIS New York attack charges against two young men accused of hurling improvised explosive devices during a politically charged protest in New York City — an incident authorities say could have ended in catastrophe.

Law enforcement officials described the attempted bombing as an ISIS-inspired act of terrorism, underscoring growing fears about online radicalization among younger individuals.

The suspects, now in custody, allegedly traveled from Pennsylvania to New York with explosive devices capable of causing serious injury or death.

Police: Improvised Explosives Used at Protest

During a press conference Monday, Jessica Tisch, commissioner of the New York City Police Department, said investigators from the NYPD and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are treating the attack attempt as terrorism.

Authorities identified the suspects as Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, both residents of Pennsylvania.

“These were not hoax devices nor smoke bombs,” Tisch said. “They were improvised explosive devices that could have caused serious injury or death.”

Officials say the two men allegedly threw two explosive devices during a Saturday protest outside the official residence of Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s first Muslim mayor.

The protest itself was organized by far-right activist Jake Lang, who has repeatedly criticized Mamdani.

Chemical Linked to Global Bomb Plots

According to police, at least one of the devices contained triacetone triperoxide, commonly known as TATP — a volatile explosive frequently used in improvised bombs worldwide.

“Devices like these have the potential to cause devastating harm,” Tisch said.

Authorities later discovered a third device, which did not contain explosive material, inside a nearby vehicle. That device was safely removed and disposed of Sunday.

Officials said the two suspects appeared to target the right-wing protesters attending the rally.

Federal Prosecutors Unseal Terror Charges

On Monday, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced formal ISIS New York attack charges against the pair.

Speaking at a news conference, U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton said the suspects face several serious counts, including:

• Providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization

• Use of a weapon of mass destruction

“These were ISIS-inspired actions,” Clayton said.

“Violence — especially terrorism meant to intimidate the public or silence free speech — will be met with swift justice.”

The five-count indictment unsealed in federal court states both men admitted during questioning that they were inspired by ISIS, also known as the Islamic State.