Islamic State.
Salafi jihadist militant Sunni Islamist group
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 246
What's happening
Active this week
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Strikes were conducted against Islamic State hideouts located in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa/Balochistan.Some support2 reports
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Analysis of jihadi movements' adoption of AI and their prominence in the Syria-Iraq region.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Islamic State targeted cultural heritage sites in both Iraq and Syria.Some support1 report
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Islamic State carried out attacks in Damascus targeting government infrastructure and personnel during international visits.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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Joint US and Nigerian operations against ISWAP fighters, alongside UN monitoring and pressure on Tinubu.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Affiliates are causing violence in northern Nigeria, leading to a Civil Peace Crisis and international pressure.Some support1 report
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An investigation has been launched into foreign terrorist organization membership involving Georgia and the Islamic State.Some support2 reports
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Islamic State deploys a micro-group strategy in South India.Some support1 report
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Islamic State cells were dismantled and members were arrested in Aleppo and al-Bab, Syria.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Islamic State plots the assassination of Pope Leo XIV during his visit.Some support2 reports
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University of Glasgow is conducting research in Iraq while Islamic State continues to cause destruction.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Australian Federal Police is handling investigations into international terrorism threats linked to Islamic State travel to conflict zones.Well supported13 reports4 developments inside
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The Islamic State promotes its ideology and sells extremist literature at book fairs in Bangladesh.Some support2 reports
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NIA investigated a terror conspiracy linked to Islamic State operations in Karnataka, involving radicalization and hideouts in Bengaluru.Some support2 reports
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In 2017, Jim Mattis's budget requests were made to Congress regarding funding for the defeat of the Islamic State, support for Iraqi forces, and the organization of CTS.Some support1 report
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Islamic State gained a foothold in Syria and lost territory in Iraq, while Kyrgyzstan repatriated nationals from Iraq and citizens traveled to Syria.Some support2 reports
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Jihadist groups, including JNIM allies, attacked a central army base and captured a northern city in Kidal, Mali.Some support1 report
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Islamic State maintains sleeper cells in Daraa province, located in the south of Syria.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Researchers studied how the Islamic State is utilizing advanced artificial intelligence tools.Some support2 reports
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Threats from Islamists are causing changes to parliamentary convention regarding the House of Commons.Some support1 report
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Islamic State maintains control of territory and recruitment bases in Syria, raising concerns about ideology spread and repatriation charges.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Militant groups are operating from Afghan territory, prompting the Pakistan Air Force to defend Pakistani airspace and the government to issue statements refuting propaganda.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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ISIS operated in southern Damascus, Syria, while Dutch prosecutors investigated its activities.Some support1 report
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The Islamic State carried out an attack on the international airport in Alexandria, Egypt, which is now the site of a related trial.Some support1 report
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SDF (Kurdish-led) forces in Syria engaged in battles against Islamic State while facing repeated invasions from Turkey.Well supported13 reports
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ISIS maintains control of camp systems in Northeast Syria, prompting expert commentary on detention issues.Some support1 report
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Islamic State Khorasan Province is backed by ISI, while AQIS shows interest in Kashmir, and Al-Qaeda targets states including Kerala.Some support2 reports
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Former members of the Islamic State are being investigated and are subject to the Iraqi judicial process.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Iraqi military arrests an Islamic State leader.Some support2 reports
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The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) were operating in northeast Syria, while the Islamic State had previously controlled the Kobani area of Syria.Well supported5 reports
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ISIS established a territorial caliphate in the region, concurrent with the Iran conflict drawing regional attention to infrastructure.Some support1 report
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The Islamic State is reportedly using artificial intelligence to target youth and women in India.Some support3 reports
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Iraq was involved in the war against the Islamic State group, starting August 1, 2026.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Islamic State aims to create a caliphate across Iraq.Some support2 reports
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Islamic State (ISKP) targets vulnerable communities in Pakistan and continues operations within Afghanistan.Well supported5 reports4 developments inside
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Islamic State regrouping and recruitment efforts are underway, with a trial scheduled in Afghanistan.Some support3 reports
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US military presence and mission against Islamic State fighters conclude in Iraq.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Global terrorist threats, including the Islamic State, are spilling into Southeast Asia and Singapore, fueling radicalization and recruitment.Well supported7 reports
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Insurgency in Nigeria targets educational infrastructure in the northeast, prompting UN monitoring and NGO advocacy.Some support14 reports2 developments inside
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Attacks against minorities by Islamic State in Sheikhupura reflect regional instability.Some support2 reports
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London police are investigating incidents at Akrotiri, where UK bases were used against Islamic State targets.Some support3 reports
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On September 27, 2016, the Islamic State used chemical gas against US troops operating in Iraq.Some support1 report
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Islamic State content is being observed to be spreading through the TikTok platform.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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An attack utilizing TATP occurred in Brussels, linked to the Islamic State.Some support1 report
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Swiss prosecutors are investigating jihadist terrorism, with a trial set to begin in Bellinzona.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Alleged support of the Islamic State in Switzerland.Some support1 report
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Joint operations targeted ISIS leadership in Nigeria, while a security conference was held in Angola.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Amidst ongoing civil war, Israel launched hundreds of strikes on Syria, while a US-led coalition targeted Islamic State elements. Bashar al-Assad has been toppled by Islamist forces.Well supported23 reports4 developments inside
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Islamic State targeted Israeli security forces in a recent attack.Some support1 report
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Historical allegations from 2014 claim that IS terrorists entered Iraq and that Nawaz Sharif harbored sympathies for IS ideology.Some support1 report
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Islamic State targets senior police officer in Malaysia.Some support1 report
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Burkina Faso faces escalating attacks and shared threats from Islamist insurgencies, including the Islamic State.Some support2 reports4 developments inside
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Jihadist groups, including ISIS affiliates and JNIM, are consolidating and intensifying campaigns in the Sahel region.Some support2 reports
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ISWAP continues to operate across Northern Nigeria, engaging in military actions and targeting senior commanders.Some support1 report
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ISI headquarters are in Islamabad, while handlers are based in Iraq and Syria. Pakistan is recalibrating its terror strategy regarding India, with ISI reportedly seeking assistance from the Islamic State.Some support3 reports
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Saharan dust storms are moving towards Europe, while Islamic State activity involves infiltrating online forums and encouraging arson.Some support1 report
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A rising conflict in Niger threatens state control in Arlit, where uranium permits are currently being reallocated.Some support1 report
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Targeted network financed activities in conflict zones, involving suspects originating from the broader European area, as part of counter-terrorism operations.Some support1 report1 development inside
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IS militants were located in Syria, and Europol was involved in tracking related logistical operations.Some support1 report
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Around Islamic State this week
News at the entities that move Islamic State most-
Iraq OperationalBasra hosts the Grand Faw Port project, serving as a key transit hub for trade routes connecting China and Europe.Moves Islamic State
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Taliban OperationalA blast occurred in Dera Ismail Khan, a district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the Taliban claimed responsibility.Moves Islamic State
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Turkey OperationalSettlers migrated from Syria and Turkey to Crete on September 24, 2026.Moves Islamic State
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National Security Council TransactionalA critical mineral bill was introduced in a bipartisan effort, and a permanent adviser role for mineral policy was proposed.Moves Islamic State
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Syrian Democratic Forces OperationalAmid ongoing integration talks, the SDF is facing post-war challenges, including expert analysis of reintegration and control of northeastern Syrian territory.Moves Islamic State
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Morocco OperationalMass migration influx strains Ceuta's resources.Moves Islamic State
Connections
The 40 strongest of 246, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Syria Operational
Islamic State maintains an active, hostile operational presence within Syrian territory, consistently challenging the state's stability and security.
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Iraq Operational
Islamic State has engaged in sustained military conflict, seizing territory and posing a significant threat to the state of Iraq.
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Niger Operational
Islamic State affiliates conduct active insurgency and attacks within Nigerien territory, posing a major security threat.
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Taliban Operational
The two groups are engaged in active, reciprocal conflict, involving clashes over shared operational territory and rivalries.
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Damascus Operational
The Islamic State conducts active terrorist operations, bombings, and attacks within the city of Damascus.
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Morocco Operational
Morocco is actively conducting counterterrorism operations against Islamic State affiliates operating within its territory.
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Sri Lanka Transactional
The Islamic State group inspired the deadly 2019 Easter bombings that occurred in Sri Lanka.
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Nigeria Operational
Islamic State affiliates are physically present, actively operating, and causing significant security challenges and instability within Nigeria.
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Berlin Operational
The Islamic State conducts attacks, recruitment, and propaganda activities within the city of Berlin.
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Nigerian Army Operational
The Islamic State engages in armed conflict, including ambushes, against patrols of the Nigerian Army in shared operational areas.
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Turkey Operational
Turkey actively conducts counterterrorism operations and military actions against the Islamic State, which maintains networks within its borders.
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Australian Federal Police Operational
The Australian Federal Police actively investigates, tracks, and counters the propaganda and activities of the Islamic State.
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Burkina Faso Operational
Islamic State actively operates within Burkina Faso, posing a major terrorist threat and engaging in conflict with state forces.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo Operational
Islamic State and its affiliates are actively operating, pledging allegiance, and conducting attacks within the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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National Security Council Transactional
NSC conducted operations specifically aimed at the leadership structure of the Islamic State.
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Borno State Operational
The Islamic State operates within Borno State, using it as a base of operations while actively engaging in conflict with government forces.
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Tareq Kamleh Structural
Tareq Kamleh joined the Islamic State in Syria in 2015.
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Donald Trump Operational
Donald Trump and his administration actively engage with Islamic State through military strikes, sanctions, and political rhetoric.
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Türkiye Operational
Türkiye conducts active counter-terrorism operations against the Islamic State, including linking detainees.
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Kabul Operational
The Islamic State conducts targeted attacks and claims responsibility for actions within the city of Kabul.
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Leo XIV Operational
Islamic State is actively targeting Pope Leo XIV with planned assassination attempts.
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Sharifullah Transactional
Sharifullah provided material and operational support to the Islamic State affiliate activities.
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Saudi Arabia Operational
Islamic State is forecasted to operate with the intent of attacking targets within Mecca city, the core territory of Saudi Arabia.
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Afghanistan Structural
Islamic State utilizes Afghanistan as a principal base, safe haven, and operational theatre for its militant activities.
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Mali Operational
Islamic State actively targets and influences Malian cities and government structures.
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Libya Operational
Islamic State operates within Libya, engaging in conflict and influencing local security dynamics.
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Bakit Structural
Bakit allegedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.
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North Oil Company Transactional
Islamic State damaged the Ajil oil field, an asset likely managed by North Oil Company, a decade ago.
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Melbourne Airport Operational
The evidence alleges that Melbourne Airport is utilized as a base or operational hub for the activities of the Islamic State.
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Ireland Operational
Ireland actively participates in operations targeting the Islamic State.
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Syrian Democratic Forces Operational
SyDF is actively engaged in military operations against Islamic State militants and sleeper cells in northern and eastern Syria.
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Mosul Operational
Islamic State took control of and operated within the city of Mosul.
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Pakistan Structural
Islamic State operates within Pakistan, utilizing hideouts, while Pakistani entities facilitate or allow its militant activities.
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National Investigation Agency Operational
The NIA actively tracks, investigates, and probes radicalization and alleged links related to the Islamic State ideology.
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Chechen Structural
Individuals from the Chechen region were integrated into the ranks of the Islamic State as lieutenants.
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Bashar al-Assad Transactional
A successfully executed a campaign leading to the downfall of B.
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Puntland Operational
Islamic State militants operate within Puntland, leading to ongoing security operations and conflict.
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House of Commons Structural
The Islamic State poses a severe, ongoing threat that has forced the House of Commons to adapt its operational conventions.
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Popular Mobilization Forces Operational
Popular Mobilization Forces was formed specifically to engage in active conflict and operations against the Islamic State group.
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Kidal Transactional
Evidence suggests that A's affiliated groups successfully executed a capture operation involving B.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
37 events- Islamic State targeted cultural heritage sites in both Iraq and Syria.
- Affiliates are causing violence in northern Nigeria, leading to a Civil Peace Crisis and international pressure.
- An investigation has been launched into foreign terrorist organization membership involving Georgia and the Islamic State.
- Islamic State deploys a micro-group strategy in South India.
- Islamic State plots the assassination of Pope Leo XIV during his visit.
- University of Glasgow is conducting research in Iraq while Islamic State continues to cause destruction.
- The Islamic State promotes its ideology and sells extremist literature at book fairs in Bangladesh.
- NIA investigated a terror conspiracy linked to Islamic State operations in Karnataka, involving radicalization and hideouts in Bengaluru.
- In 2017, Jim Mattis's budget requests were made to Congress regarding funding for the defeat of the Islamic State, support for Iraqi forces, and the organization of CTS.
- Islamic State gained a foothold in Syria and lost territory in Iraq, while Kyrgyzstan repatriated nationals from Iraq and citizens traveled to Syria.
- Jihadist groups, including JNIM allies, attacked a central army base and captured a northern city in Kidal, Mali.
- Islamic State maintains sleeper cells in Daraa province, located in the south of Syria.
- Researchers studied how the Islamic State is utilizing advanced artificial intelligence tools.
- Threats from Islamists are causing changes to parliamentary convention regarding the House of Commons.
- ISIS operated in southern Damascus, Syria, while Dutch prosecutors investigated its activities.
- The Islamic State carried out an attack on the international airport in Alexandria, Egypt, which is now the site of a related trial.
- ISIS maintains control of camp systems in Northeast Syria, prompting expert commentary on detention issues.
- Islamic State Khorasan Province is backed by ISI, while AQIS shows interest in Kashmir, and Al-Qaeda targets states including Kerala.
- Former members of the Islamic State are being investigated and are subject to the Iraqi judicial process.
- Iraqi military arrests an Islamic State leader.
- The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) were operating in northeast Syria, while the Islamic State had previously controlled the Kobani area of Syria.
- ISIS established a territorial caliphate in the region, concurrent with the Iran conflict drawing regional attention to infrastructure.
- The Islamic State is reportedly using artificial intelligence to target youth and women in India.
- Islamic State aims to create a caliphate across Iraq.
- Islamic State regrouping and recruitment efforts are underway, with a trial scheduled in Afghanistan.
- Global terrorist threats, including the Islamic State, are spilling into Southeast Asia and Singapore, fueling radicalization and recruitment.
- Attacks against minorities by Islamic State in Sheikhupura reflect regional instability.
- On September 27, 2016, the Islamic State used chemical gas against US troops operating in Iraq.
- An attack utilizing TATP occurred in Brussels, linked to the Islamic State.
- Alleged support of the Islamic State in Switzerland.
- Islamic State targeted Israeli security forces in a recent attack.
- Historical allegations from 2014 claim that IS terrorists entered Iraq and that Nawaz Sharif harbored sympathies for IS ideology.
- Islamic State targets senior police officer in Malaysia.
- Jihadist groups, including ISIS affiliates and JNIM, are consolidating and intensifying campaigns in the Sahel region.
- ISWAP continues to operate across Northern Nigeria, engaging in military actions and targeting senior commanders.
- ISI headquarters are in Islamabad, while handlers are based in Iraq and Syria. Pakistan is recalibrating its terror strategy regarding India, with ISI reportedly seeking assistance from the Islamic State.
- Saharan dust storms are moving towards Europe, while Islamic State activity involves infiltrating online forums and encouraging arson.
August 2026
8 events- SDF (Kurdish-led) forces in Syria engaged in battles against Islamic State while facing repeated invasions from Turkey.
- Iraq was involved in the war against the Islamic State group, starting August 1, 2026.
- Islamic State content is being observed to be spreading through the TikTok platform.
- Swiss prosecutors are investigating jihadist terrorism, with a trial set to begin in Bellinzona.
- Amidst ongoing civil war, Israel launched hundreds of strikes on Syria, while a US-led coalition targeted Islamic State elements. Bashar al-Assad has been toppled by Islamist forces.
- A rising conflict in Niger threatens state control in Arlit, where uranium permits are currently being reallocated.
- IS militants were located in Syria, and Europol was involved in tracking related logistical operations.
- Iran launched a war with Kurdistan to end Islamic State control in Iraq, while planning to cut military aid to Peshmerga forces.
July 2026
7 events- Analysis of jihadi movements' adoption of AI and their prominence in the Syria-Iraq region.
- Islamic State carried out attacks in Damascus targeting government infrastructure and personnel during international visits.
- Islamic State cells were dismantled and members were arrested in Aleppo and al-Bab, Syria.
- Islamic State (ISKP) targets vulnerable communities in Pakistan and continues operations within Afghanistan.
- US military presence and mission against Islamic State fighters conclude in Iraq.
- London police are investigating incidents at Akrotiri, where UK bases were used against Islamic State targets.
- Joint operations targeted ISIS leadership in Nigeria, while a security conference was held in Angola.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
8 events- Strikes were conducted against Islamic State hideouts located in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa/Balochistan.
- Joint US and Nigerian operations against ISWAP fighters, alongside UN monitoring and pressure on Tinubu.
- The Australian Federal Police is handling investigations into international terrorism threats linked to Islamic State travel to conflict zones.
- Islamic State maintains control of territory and recruitment bases in Syria, raising concerns about ideology spread and repatriation charges.
- Militant groups are operating from Afghan territory, prompting the Pakistan Air Force to defend Pakistani airspace and the government to issue statements refuting propaganda.
- Insurgency in Nigeria targets educational infrastructure in the northeast, prompting UN monitoring and NGO advocacy.
- Burkina Faso faces escalating attacks and shared threats from Islamist insurgencies, including the Islamic State.
- Targeted network financed activities in conflict zones, involving suspects originating from the broader European area, as part of counter-terrorism operations.