National Security Concerns and ISIS Activity in Iraq and Syria

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Sen. Tom Cotton discusses national security concerns after ICE and the FBI arrest eight Tajikistan nationals with alleged ties to the Islamic State. The U.S. Central Command warns that the number of attacks claimed by ISIS in Iraq and Syria is on track to more than double in 2024 from last year.

Key Points

  • Increased ISIS activity in Iraq and Syria in 2024.
  • Efforts to defeat ISIS rely on targeting key leaders and members.
  • Concerns about external operations and reconstitution of ISIS forces.

Pros

  • Efforts to combat ISIS and target key leaders are ongoing.
  • Significant progress has been made in eliminating ISIS operatives.

Cons

  • There are still 2,500 ISIS fighters at large across Iraq and Syria.
  • ISIS remains a global threat despite past military operations.