The Islamic State Keeps Finding Opportunities
In March 2024, the Islamic State killed more people in parts of Syria controlled by the Assad regime than at any point since July 2018. The attacks are part of an ongoing trend since October 2023 that has seen Islamic State activity in this area grow to levels unseen since the group lost control of its territorial caliphate. This growth is largely attributable to the recent withdrawal of thousands of Russian and Iranian troops from parts of Syria controlled by the Assad regime, which has given the Islamic State more space to operate than at any point since 2017. The The post The Islamic State Keeps Finding Opportunities appeared first on War on the Rocks.
In March 2024, the Islamic State killed more people in parts of Syria controlled by the Assad regime than at any point since July 2018. The attacks are part of an ongoing trend since October 2023 that has seen Islamic State activity in this area grow to levels unseen since the group lost control of its territorial caliphate. This growth is largely attributable to the recent withdrawal of thousands of Russian and Iranian troops from parts of Syria controlled by the Assad regime, which has given the Islamic State more space to operate than at any point since 2017. The
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