The US Department of Defence revealed that the number of American troops in Syria is approximately 2,000, double the previously reported number. This increase, which predates the fall of Assad, aims to defeat ISIS. The Pentagon claims this information was disclosed due to significant public interest. However, an anonymous official suggests the actual number might be even higher, raising questions about transparency.
Following the collapse of Assad’s regime in Syria, the US launched over 75 airstrikes targeting ISIS, aiming to prevent the terrorist group from exploiting the power vacuum. President Biden addressed the situation as a moment of both risk and opportunity, while President-elect Trump advocated for complete US disengagement.
President Biden hailed the fall of the Assad regime in Syria as a ‘fundamental act of justice’ but cautioned about the risks and uncertainties ahead. The US is pledging support for the rebel coalition, launching airstrikes against ISIS, and renewing efforts to secure the release of journalist Austin Tice.
The arrest of an Afghan national accused of plotting an Election Day terror attack has reignited concerns among lawmakers about the vetting process for Afghan refugees who arrived in the U.S. following the withdrawal from Afghanistan. The suspect, Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, allegedly conspired to provide material support to ISIS and received a firearm for a potential crime of terrorism. While the Biden administration insists on a multilayered vetting process, Republicans remain skeptical, citing the lack of accountability and potential for further threats.
An Afghan national living in Oklahoma City has been accused of planning a terror attack on Election Day in the United States, allegedly acting on behalf of ISIS. The individual, Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, is facing charges of attempting to provide material support to ISIS, including acquiring firearms and ammunition for the planned attack. Donald Trump Jr. reacted to the news, claiming that his father has been proven right about the dangers of immigration.
As the US plans to reduce its military presence in Iraq, Kurdish allies are voicing their concerns, fearing a repeat of the 2019 situation where they were abandoned by the US and faced attacks from Turkish forces. They emphasize their continued role in fighting ISIS and their vulnerability to threats from Iran and ISIS remnants.
A Yazidi girl, kidnapped by ISIS at the age of 11, has been rescued after a decade in captivity in Gaza. The news has gone viral as people celebrate her freedom.
The US military conducted precision strikes in Syria, targeting and killing 37 terrorist operatives, including high-ranking members of ISIS and Al-Qaeda affiliate Hurras al-Din. These strikes are part of ongoing efforts to disrupt and degrade terrorist operations in the region.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against four individuals accused in the Rameshwaram cafe blast case in Bengaluru. The accused, including two ISIS radicals, used fraudulent identities, cryptocurrencies, and Telegram platforms to plan and execute the attack. The NIA investigation revealed that the radicals used Bangladeshi identities and cryptocurrency to finance their operations, highlighting the growing threat of transnational terrorism.
A Pakistani national living in Canada, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, has been arrested for allegedly planning a large-scale terror attack targeting a Jewish center in Brooklyn, New York. Authorities claim Khan, who expressed support for ISIS, aimed to carry out a mass shooting on the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, potentially making it the largest terror attack on US soil since 9/11.
