ISIS
The US and Israel must come to Saudi Arabia’s aid - opinion
The Saudis soon realized that in the Middle East at least, the military and terrorist power Iran and its proxies possessed would prevail over Saudi’s financial clout. Hariri was assassinated in 2005.
'This is how we win': US counterterrorism chief on Iran, Hamas and Trump’s 'will to act'
Day one for the new Iraq after US Forces leave - analysis
Connecticut man sentenced to over seven years in prison for attempting to join ISIS
Joy mixed with fear as US forces leave Iraq amid potential security vacuum
Some Iraqi security officials say the US pullout also risks giving new life to ISIS fighters, who, despite the defeat of their self-proclaimed caliphate nearly a decade ago, retain a cell network.
As US ends operations in Iraq, Baghdad celebrates its withdrawal and renewed sovereignty - analysis
Baghdad asked the US to return. Now, in a kind of “no good deed goes unpunished” manner, Iraq is celebrating the US leaving after asking the US for help.
As US leaves Iraq, Baghdad sees withdrawal as 'symbol of sovereignty' - analysis
Iraq’s depiction of the US withdrawal as leading to “sovereignty” shows how Baghdad has not valued the US role in fighting ISIS and maintaining order in the country.
Australian Muslim preacher calls to take up arms against enemies including Jews, Christians
According to local reports, Ahmad's extremist rhetoric has drawn national attention due to documented ties linking his Melbourne institution to controversial Sydney networks.
Afghanistan says it killed 28 fighters, wounded 32 after group crosses over from Pakistan
The ministry alleged Pakistani militias had supported the fighters and that most of them were former Afghan government security personnel.
Turkey’s Bashiqa base handover marks a new chapter for post-ISIS Iraq - analysis
This is an important step and comes amid many developments in Iraq. Iraq is also trying to rein in Iranian-backed militias. It says this will happen by June of 2027.
Young Pennsylvania man arrested over alleged ISIS-inspired mass attack plot targeting synagogues
A search of Kramer’s home in 2023, when he was still a minor, uncovered a video in which he pledged allegiance to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who was the leader of ISIS at the time.
The end of the SDF: What the dissolution means for the Kurds and Sharaa's state - opinion
Following an agreement with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the SDF's mission ended and was being dissolved "as an independent military force" and being integrated into the Syrian army.
Yazidi fighters disarm in Iraq's Sinjar after a decade of division - what comes next? - analysis
Baghdad’s push to bring armed groups under state control is gaining traction with the YBS, unlike with Iraq’s more powerful, Iranian-backed militias.
US deports Afghan woman in first-ever case before special terrorism court
In a historic first, the DOJ utilized the 1996 Alien Terrorist Removal Court to deport a resident who allegedly supported an ISIS-style mass shooting plot planned for US Election Day.
