[9YearLurker]

Yep, the verb tenses are definitely off. No restrictions have been imposed now—but had they been imposed at the time of the attack?

[what's up]

Yup...used "have been" instead of "were".

The lawyers are now advising.

[Cicero]

I agree. The verb tenses are off and the statement sounds weasel worded to me.

Of course, it could be that either the reporter or the government spokesman doesn’t know how to speak English. That would be par for the course, too.