ISIS left a mass grave near Mosul, while geopolitical analysis links Donald Trump to reopening sectarian fault lines in Iraq and Lebanon.

The entities involved

• Islamic State →

  Salafi jihadist militant Sunni Islamist group

  • Militants linked to US and Israel intelligence services are operating in Iraq, alongside arms smuggling into Iran.Wed 17:19
  • The Home Office is defending the UK against hostile threats, including an infiltration of an online forum used by supporters by LBC.Wed 15:01
• Mosul →

  city in northern Iraq and capital of Nineveh Province

  • Iraqi PM Al-Zaidi cancelled contracts linked to militias at Mosul airport.Tue 04:50
• Iraq →

  sovereign state in Western Asia

  • Veterans were deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, Cuba, and Haiti, while Mark Takano pushed veteran legislation in Texas.04:07
  • Kellie Pickler traveled overseas to perform for troops stationed in Iraq.04:00

Related events

• Baghdad is seeking a resolution to the crisis caused by the Islamic State.Oct 29
• The US completed the transfer of detainees from Syria to Iraq.Oct 29
• Iranian influence challenges Iraqi statehood, while trilateral agreements are being discussed between Israel and Lebanon.Jul 21
• Iran-backed militias are operating in Iraq while ISIS exploits the security vacuum in the country.Jul 20
• In 2007, it was reported that Syria allowed terrorists to move in and out of Iraq, while Iran provided material support for attacks on American troops.Nov 1