Apr 13, 2023
US raid in Syria nets ISIS terrorist
The Islamic State operative and two of his comrades were apprehended in a dramatic helicopter mission. By Erin Viner "The capture of Hudayfah al Yemeni and his associates will disrupt…
Nov 29, 2022
Turkey preparing Syria offensive
The northern part of Syria has been hit by intensive artillery and aerial bombardments by Turkish forces, which are amassing along the shared border ahead of an expected invasion. By…
Apr 01, 2022
ISIS Trial Opens in US
The prosecution of former British national El Shafee Elsheikh, an alleged member of an Islamic State cell nicknamed "the Beatles," is expected to last three or four weeks. By Erin…
Mar 16, 2022
ISIS names Baghdadi’s brother new leader
The new leader of the Islamic State terror group is the brother of slain former “Caliph” Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. By Erin Viner The new leader is Juma Awad al-Badri, who…
Feb 18, 2022
IDF intercepts Hezbollah drone
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operated by the Iran-backed Hezbollah terror group was based in Lebanon was shot down soon after crossing into Israeli air space, said the IDF Spokesperson Unit.…
Feb 09, 2022
ISIS retains global influence
Despite major setbacks, the Islamic State continues to wield influence worldwide. By Erin Viner The terror group, also known by its Arabic acronym Daesh, lost its second leader in 2…
Feb 04, 2022
ISIS leader dies in US raid on Syria
Abu Ibrahim al-Hashemi al-Quraishi detonated a bomb upon the approach of United States Special Forces led by Central Command (CENTCOM), killing himself and several family members. By Erin Viner Rescue…
Oct 08, 2020
Alleged Islamic State ‘Beatles’ face trial in US
Two alleged Islamic State militants known as the 'Beatles' appeared in a United States Federal Court in Alexandria, Virginia. According to the U.S. Department of Justice Alexanda Kotey and El…
Jun 11, 2020
CENTCOM: Iran is greatest threat to regional stability and security
The Middle East Institute in Washington D.C. held a special video conference with General Kenneth McKenzie Junior, who is the Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), which is…
Apr 24, 2020
US-led coalition battles COVID-19 in addition to ISIS
The Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) is implementing force protection measures against the coronavirus in compliance with U.S. Army Central Command guidance. The Coalition has military…