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The most extreme armed faction in Syria has threatened to “destroy” Canada, as Western governments are struggling to deal with radicalized citizens infatuated with Al-Qaeda ideology.

Speaking in flawless English, a member of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant said in an online video that after fighting in the Middle East, the group would turn on North America.

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“This is a message to Canada and all the American tyrants: We are coming and we will destroy you, with permission from Allah the almighty,” the unidentified foreign fighter said.

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“And a message to the tyrant: we have brought you slaughter, by Allah! I swear to Allah, with the vests, Allah permitting, we will enter unto every element of the intelligence and security, by Allah.

“You will not prevent the women from getting out, by Allah. I swear to Allah that we will enter unto you with car bombs laden with tons and tons, Allah permitting. This is the passport” — the man tears up his passport.