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Dec- 2025 -

15 December

Syria, 28-05-2025. In the part of Deir Ez Zor under the control of the Arab-Kurdish autonomous administration, the Syrian Democratic Forces are hunting down Islamic State sleeper cells, which have been particularly active in the border area along the Euphrates since the fall of the Syrian regime. Photo by Laurent Perpigna Iban / Hans Lucas. Syrie, 28-05-2025. Dans la partie de Deir Ez Zor sous le controle de l administration autonome arabo-kurde, les Forces democratiques syriennes chassent les cellules dormantes de l Etat islamique, particulierement actives dans la zone frontaliere le long de l Euphrate depuis la chute du regime syrien.Photographie de Laurent Perpigna Iban / Hans Lucas. (Photo by Laurent Perpigna Iban / Hans Lucas via AFP)

Syria, Coalition Forces Chasing IS ‘Sleeper Cells’ After Attack on US Troops: Official

Syrian forces and a US-led coalition launched an operation against Islamic State group sleeper cells on Sunday, a Syrian interior ministry official said, a day after a deadly attack on US troops in the country.

Jun- 2025 -

5 June

Middle East

US Marines fire against terrorists operating in Fallujah, Iraq

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US Military Announces Detention of Islamic State Leader

US military officials announced the detention of an Islamic State group (IS) leader during international coalition operations in Iraq and Syria.

May- 2025 -

18 May

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Syria Says Security Force Member, 3 IS Jihadists Dead in Aleppo Operation

Syria's interior ministry said a member of the security forces was killed in an operation that left three Islamic State group jihadists dead in Aleppo.

Jan- 2025 -

3 January

Asia Pacific

Protected Mobility Vehicles line up for a range practice at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq. *** Local Caption *** The Task Group Taji Quick Reaction Force are responsible for base defence at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq and conduct routine patrols. They also provide security overwatch for coalition forces as they train the Iraqi Security Forces to combat Daesh. Task Group Taji is a part of Australia and New Zealands contribution to the US-led Operation Inherent Resolves Building Partner Capacity mission. The ADF effort is part of Operation OKRA and the NZDF effort is part of Operation MANAWA. Task Group Taji has trained more than 46,000 members of the Iraqi Security Forces and law enforcement agency personnel since 2015.

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Australia Ends Middle East Presence Against Islamic State

Australia’s remaining military personnel under an international coalition in Iraq and Syria have returned home, officially ending the country’s posture against the Islamic State in the region.

Sep- 2023 -

24 September

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Says 28 IS Members Held Over Tehran Plot

Iran has arrested 28 people linked to the Islamic State for plotting to target Tehran during the anniversary of last year's protests.

Jul- 2023 -

19 July

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Two Held in Joint Morocco-Spain Anti-Jihadist Operation

Police in Morocco and Spain arrest two people in a joint operation by both countries' security services targeting "terrorists."

Aug- 2022 -

5 August

Middle East

Iranian soldiers participate in drills near the Pakastani border

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Arrests 10 IS ‘Terrorists’ Plotting Attacks

Iran's intelligence ministry said it had arrested 10 Islamic State group suspects who were planning attacks targeting religious commemorations.

May- 2022 -

12 May

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Anti-IS Coalition Meets on Countering Jihadists’ Revival

The global coalition against the IS met to coordinate efforts to prevent the jihadists staging a revival in the Middle East and North Africa.

Jul- 2020 -

7 July

Africa

A member of the Moroccan special forces guard stands outside of the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (BCIJ) building

Staff Writer With AFP

Morocco Arrests Four Jihadist Suspects ‘Planning Attacks’

Morocco on Tuesday arrested four alleged members of a "terrorist cell" linked to the Islamic State group who had plotted to attack "sensitive sites" in the kingdom, the interior ministry said.

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