"The Islamic State’s 2014 invasion of Iraq, military futurist Peter Singer writes, ‘was launched with a hashtag.’ #AllEyesOnISIS became a viral propaganda machine that inspired followers, generated …
Iran says it has killed mastermind of parade attack: was he with ISIS or a secession movement?
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced that they have killed the alleged “mastermind” of the recent military parade attack that killed 25. "Both Islamic State and an Iranian ethnic Arab opposition …
Indictment Reveals ISIS-Backed Plans for Attacks in Kosovo, Belgium, and France
In a police statement, one of six ISIS-linked Kosovo nationals indicted for terrorism in the country described plans for attacks within Kosovo, Belgium, and France, plans that included suicide drones …
Is ISIS buying valuable military equipment in Western Europe?
Studies have uncovered that several individuals used front organizations to purchase drones and equipment in Western Europe for shipment to ISIS. In one instance, two Bangladeshi brothers used their …
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Dutch police arrest 7 men suspected of plotting major terrorist attack
Dutch police arrested seven men for plotting a large terrorist attack. The men, ages 21-34, were arrested in a Dutch town near the Belgian and German borders and were allegedly planning to carry out …
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Bolton: US troops staying in Syria until Iran leaves
The U.S. has around 2,200 boots on the ground in Syria, most of them allocated towards the fight against ISIS. National Security Advisor John Bolton has announced, however, that U.S. forces will …
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26 ISIS militants arrested in Kabul city for planning attacks during Ashura Day
"The Afghan Intelligence, National Directorate of Security (NDS), says a group of at least 26 ISIS militants have been arrested for planning attacks mourners during the Ashura Day. A source privy of …
IS strategy in Iraq and Syria: from “remain and expand” to “adapt and evolve”
As IS fighters regroup and form pockets across Iraq and Syria, the organization and its affiliates are renewing aggressive attacks on security forces and oil fields. Adapting to its “defeat” according …
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Iran has arrested ‘dozens of spies’, says intelligence minister
"Iran’s intelligence minister said ‘dozens of spies’ had been arrested as part of a crackdown on espionage and dual nationals and alluded to an agent Iran had placed in the Israeli government, Iranian …
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Online Propaganda Builds Islamic State Brand in the Face of Military Losses
"Islamic State has lost most of the territory it once held in Syria and Iraq. It is vying for survival with other, sometimes stronger, extremist groups. But one sphere where Islamic State still reigns …
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