Islamic State fighter threatens new Pharaoh Donald Trump

Islamic State fighter threatens new Pharaoh Donald Trump

An Islamic State fighter with a British accent issued a threat to US President Donald Trump in a new video by the militant groups propaganda bureau in Raqqa. The video released by The Islamic States Raqqah Province shows a number of IS fighters engaged in operations against US-backed forces in Raqqa. Aug 2, 2017
Iraqi general claims Isis are extremely worn out in Tal Afar ahead of key battle

Iraqi general claims Isis are extremely worn out in Tal Afar ahead of key battle

Senior Iraqi military commander Major-General Najm al-Jabouri told Reuters that he doesnt expect the battle for Tal Afar to be large or complicated due to low morale in the ISIS fighters there. Speaking on 30 July, he added that military intelligence indicated that Isis had between 1,500 and 2,000 in the city. Aug 1, 2017
Isis claims responsibility for Iraq embassy attack in Afghanistans capital Kabul

Isis claims responsibility for Iraq embassy attack in Afghanistans capital Kabul

Isis has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack at the Iraqi embassy in Kabul. A suicide bomber blew himself up in front of the gates of the embassy, allowing gunmen to storm into the compound and open fire. A four-hour gunfight ended in all attackers being killed by Afghan security forces. Isis declares their fighters have killed 7 guards, but Afghan authorities denied the claim and said only one guard was injured. All embassy staffers are currently safe, but the building has suffered severe damages with broken windows and rooms badly-burned. Jul 31, 2017