War against isis latest news

Here are the latest news updates on the war against ISIS:

Recent Developments:

  1. ISIS Leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashemi al-Qurayshi Killed: On February 3, 2022, US forces conducted a raid in Syria that resulted in the death of ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashemi al-Qurayshi. The operation was carried out by US special operations forces, supported by airstrikes from the US Air Force.
  2. ISIS Regains Territory in Syria: Despite the death of its leader, ISIS has continued to regain territory in eastern Syria. According to reports, the group has taken control of several villages and towns in the Deir ez-Zor province.
  3. US-Led Coalition Conducts Airstrikes: The US-led coalition has continued to conduct airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria and Iraq. In recent weeks, the coalition has carried out several airstrikes against ISIS positions in the Deir ez-Zor province.
  4. Iraqi Forces Launch Operation Against ISIS: In late February 2022, Iraqi forces launched an operation against ISIS in the western province of Anbar. The operation aimed to clear the area of ISIS remnants and prevent the group from regaining a foothold.
  5. ISIS Prison Break in Syria: In early March 2022, ISIS militants carried out a prison break in the Syrian city of Raqqa, freeing dozens of prisoners. The attack highlighted the group's continued ability to carry out complex operations.

Recent Reports and Analysis:

  1. ISIS Still Has 10,000 Fighters: According to a report by the International Crisis Group, ISIS still has around 10,000 fighters in Iraq and Syria. The report also warned that the group's ideology continues to spread, with thousands of sympathizers and supporters around the world.
  2. ISIS's Online Presence Remains Strong: A report by the Soufan Center found that ISIS's online presence remains strong, with the group continuing to produce propaganda and recruit new members through social media.
  3. ISIS's Financial Situation Remains Dire: Despite its continued ability to carry out attacks, ISIS's financial situation remains dire. According to a report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the group's income has declined significantly in recent years, making it increasingly dependent on extortion and other criminal activities.

Key Quotes:

  1. "The death of Abu Ibrahim al-Hashemi al-Qurayshi marks a significant blow to ISIS's leadership and its ability to plan and execute attacks." - US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin
  2. "ISIS is still a significant threat, and we must remain vigilant in our efforts to defeat it." - Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi
  3. "The war against ISIS is far from over, and we must continue to work together to ensure the group's defeat." - US Ambassador to Iraq Matthew Tueller

Sources:

  1. Reuters
  2. AP News
  3. The New York Times
  4. The Washington Post
  5. BBC News
  6. Al Jazeera
  7. The Soufan Center
  8. Center for Strategic and International Studies
  9. International Crisis Group