- Muqtada al-Sadr's group is operating within the Iraqi political landscape, while Iran-backed groups are active in the region amid increased US pressure on Baghdad.
- Geopolitical confrontation centers on the Middle East, which allegedly hosts former ISIS fighters for training and movement in Iraq and Syria.
ISIS planted improvised explosive traps and landmines in Northern Iraq, causing current danger.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated May 27
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What happened
ISIS planted improvised explosive traps and landmines in Northern Iraq, causing current danger.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Iraqi forces conducted airstrikes against ISIS targets, while sleeper cells remain active in Iraq.Sub-event
ISIS planted improvised explosive traps and landmines in Northern Iraq.1 source
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