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Coalition Forces Exit Iraq, Ending 12-Year Anti-IS Mission Amid Militia Tensions
international-security9 days ago

Coalition Forces Exit Iraq, Ending 12-Year Anti-IS Mission Amid Militia Tensions

The last US and UK troops have withdrawn from Iraq, concluding the 12-year Operation Inherent Resolve. While Baghdad and Washington frame the exit as a victory for Iraqi sovereignty and the defeat of Islamic State, the departure leaves a security vacuum. Kurdish officials fear increased vulnerability to Iranian-backed militias, while powerful armed groups have resisted disarmament deadlines, now pushed to June 2027.

via BBC|
#international-security#iran-backed-militias#iraq
US Troops Exit Iraq, Leaving Security Vacuum Amid Iranian Proxy Influence
middle-east9 days ago

US Troops Exit Iraq, Leaving Security Vacuum Amid Iranian Proxy Influence

US forces have completed their withdrawal from Iraq, ending a two-decade presence that began with the 2003 invasion. While the move was agreed under President Joe Biden in 2024 and executed by the Trump administration, it creates a security vacuum. Analysts warn this departure may embolden Iran-backed militias and allow Islamic State remnants to regroup, shifting regional power dynamics toward Tehran.

via France 24|
#iran#iraq#islamic-state
US Forces Exit Iraq by Sept 30, Ceding Regional Influence to Iran Amid ISIS Fears
world10 days ago

US Forces Exit Iraq by Sept 30, Ceding Regional Influence to Iran Amid ISIS Fears

US troops are set to leave Iraq by September 30, ending a two-decade presence that began with the 2003 invasion. While Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi frames the exit as a victory for sovereignty, critics warn it creates a security vacuum. Iran-backed militias celebrate the move, while Kurdish and Sunni leaders fear a resurgence of Islamic State and increased Iranian dominance.

via Military Times|
#iran-influence#islamic-state#middle-east-security
Sri Lankan Court Sentences 15 Men to 200+ Years for 2019 Easter Bombings
world16 days ago

Sri Lankan Court Sentences 15 Men to 200+ Years for 2019 Easter Bombings

A Sri Lankan high court has sentenced 15 men to between 200 and 260 years in prison for their roles in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 267 people. The verdict concludes a five-year trial involving 25 suspects, with nine acquitted. While the convictions bring some closure, questions remain about intelligence failures and alleged state involvement.

via The Times of India|
#easter-bombings#islamic-state#justice
Albany Bomb Plot Foiled: FBI Arrests Woman Allegedly Aimed at NY State Capitol
crime1 month ago

Albany Bomb Plot Foiled: FBI Arrests Woman Allegedly Aimed at NY State Capitol

The FBI arrested 35-year-old Jessica Bowie of Albany, NY, after she allegedly planned to bomb the New York State Capitol to kill lawmakers, pledging allegiance to the Islamic State and surveilling the building with undercover agents posing as IS members. Bowie allegedly hid a fake bomb in a DoorDash bag, carried a defective gun, and accepted $200 from agents to buy supposed bomb materials at Home Depot; she discussed the attack with operatives and had been a frequent social media user who praised IS and anti-American posts. She reportedly converted to Islam about five years ago, and it remains unclear whether she will fight the charges.

via BBC|
#albany-capitol#crime#fbi
Trump eyes Mali strike as eighth country attacked this term
world2 months ago

Trump eyes Mali strike as eighth country attacked this term

Trump’s administration reportedly weighs airstrikes against the al-Qaeda‑linked group JNIM in Mali, potentially making it the eighth country attacked since he returned to office. The White House has not confirmed any decision, though aides like Sebastian Gorka are pushing for action as Washington counters jihadist threats and Russian influence in the Sahel.

via The Independent|
#al-qaeda#donald-trump#islamic-state
Austria jails man for 15 years over planned Taylor Swift concert attack
world4 months ago

Austria jails man for 15 years over planned Taylor Swift concert attack

An Austrian court sentenced 21-year-old Beran A to 15 years in prison after he admitted planning a foiled Islamist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024, including attempting to illegally buy weapons such as a machine gun and hand grenade and producing a small amount of TATP after following an Islamic State video; he was found guilty on most charges but not on two related to IS propaganda or providing moral support. He had plotted with two school friends to attack in other cities, though those plans were not carried out after travels to Dubai and Istanbul. Co-defendant Arda K received 12 years; the case followed the cancellation of the Swift concerts and Swift’s public disappointment.

via The Detroit News|
#austria#court-verdict#islamic-state
Vienna Terror Plot Convicted: ISIS-Linked Taylor Swift Concert Plan Leads to 15-Year Sentence
world4 months ago

Vienna Terror Plot Convicted: ISIS-Linked Taylor Swift Concert Plan Leads to 15-Year Sentence

An Austrian court convicted a 21-year-old man of planning a shrapnel bomb attack outside Taylor Swift’s Vienna concert in 2024 and of ISIS-linked plots abroad, sentencing him to 15 years; a co-defendant received 12 years for coordinated attacks in Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the UAE, while a third suspect remains jailed in Saudi Arabia. The case followed a CIA tip and Swift canceled the Vienna shows.

via The New York Times|
#austria#islamic-state#taylor-swift
Vienna terror plot verdict awaited in Taylor Swift concert case
world4 months ago

Vienna terror plot verdict awaited in Taylor Swift concert case

Jury in Austria is deciding verdicts for Beran A, who admitted planning a jihadist attack on Taylor Swift’s Vienna concert and affiliation with Islamic State, and for Arda K, who denies Swift-related plotting but is charged as part of the same cell. Prosecutors say Beran A also sought weapons and a bomb, and the case includes alleged plots in Mecca; a CIA tip-off preceded the arrest before the 2024 concerts were canceled. If convicted on all counts they could face up to 20 years in prison, while the defense argues Beran A was not a ringleader and should be punished only for his crimes.

via BBC|
#austria#islamic-state#taylor-swift
Austrian Admits Taylor Swift Vienna Plot, Offers Public Apology
world4 months ago

Austrian Admits Taylor Swift Vienna Plot, Offers Public Apology

A 21-year-old Austrian man, Beran A, admitted planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna and told the court he was sorry. The thwarted plot led to the cancellation of Swift’s August 2024 Vienna shows. Beran A faces terrorism-related charges and could receive up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to the concert-plot charges on the trial’s opening day, while prosecutors pursue conviction for membership in a terrorist organization. Prosecutors say he collaborated with IS and discussed weapons and bombs, with links to other suspects who allegedly planned simultaneous attacks in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the UAE during Ramadan 2024. The court also heard it was not the defendant’s belief that he was an ideological mastermind, and he closed with his apology.

via The Guardian|
#austria#islamic-state#taylor-swift
IS-linked Australian families repatriated to Sydney and Melbourne from Syria camp
world4 months ago

IS-linked Australian families repatriated to Sydney and Melbourne from Syria camp

A group of Australian women and children with ties to Islamic State have returned from Syria’s al-Roj camp to Melbourne and Sydney, the last Australians in the camp after years abroad. Some of the returnees may face charges over their IS involvement, with the government saying it will not assist this cohort and will pursue the full force of the law if crimes were committed. Authorities have long prepared to monitor them, and a prior May group had several women arrested on charges including crimes against humanity and joining IS. One woman remains in Syria under a temporary exclusion order, while the child is an Australian citizen.

via BBC|
#al-roj#australia#islamic-state