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  • ‘Iran owes al Qaeda invaluably,’ ISIS spokesman says

    Bill Roggio

    Threat Matrix
    May 12, 2014

    The Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham’s spokesman confirms that al Qaeda ordered the ISIS to refrain from attacking Iran “to safeguard its interests and supply lines” there.

    ‘Iran owes al Qaeda invaluably,’ ISIS spokesman says
  • Al Nusrah Front

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Apr 12, 2014

    In Jordan Town, Syria War Inspires Jihadist Dreams

    Al Nusrah Front
  • Former Guantanamo detainee killed while leading jihadist group in Syria

    Bill Roggio

    News
    Apr 4, 2014

    Ibrahim Bin Shakaran, a Moroccan who spent more than three years at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility before being freed, has been killed while leading Sham al Islam in Latakia. Bin Shakaran had run a recruiting network for Abu Musab al Zarqawi after being released by the US.

    Former Guantanamo detainee killed while leading jihadist group in Syria
  • Al Nusrah Front video features veteran al Qaeda military leader

    Thomas Joscelyn

    News
    Mar 24, 2014

    An Al Nusrah Front video features Abu Hammam al Shami, an al Qaeda veteran who swore allegiance to Osama bin Laden and has served al Qaeda’s senior leaders since the late 1990s. Abu Hammam criticizes the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham (ISIS) in the video.

    Al Nusrah Front video features veteran al Qaeda military leader
  • Statement from Zawahiri’s representative shows Syrian rebel group tied to al Qaeda

    Thomas Joscelyn

    News
    Jan 18, 2014

    A statement posted by Abu Khalid al Suri, Ayman al Zawahiri’s main representative in Syria, criticizes the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham (ISIS). The statement was posted on Twitter. Al Suri is a senior leader in Ahrar al Sham, a Syrian rebel group that is directly linked to al Qaeda.

    Statement from Zawahiri’s representative shows Syrian rebel group tied to al Qaeda
  • Alleged message from Zawahiri’s Syrian representative posted online

    Thomas Joscelyn

    Threat Matrix
    Jan 17, 2014

    A message allegedly written by Abu Khalid al Suri has been posted online. The message cannot be authenticated. It is directed at the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham (ISIS), which has been fighting with other jihadist groups inside Syria.

    Alleged message from Zawahiri’s Syrian representative posted online
  • Al Qaeda in Iraq

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Jan 11, 2014

    Al Qaeda repeats old mistakes as a new act in Falluja’s tragedy unfolds

    Al Qaeda in Iraq
  • Al Qaeda in Iraq

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Jan 8, 2014

    In Iraqi City Under Siege, More Support for Militants Than Officials

    Al Qaeda in Iraq
  • Al Qaeda in Iraq

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Jan 7, 2014

    The Iraqi government’s battle to control Fallujah

    Al Qaeda in Iraq
  • Al Qaeda in Iraq

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Jan 6, 2014

    Fuelled by Syria war, al Qaeda bursts back to life in Iraq

    Al Qaeda in Iraq
  • Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Jan 5, 2014

    The Women of al Qaeda

    Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
  • Latest Treasury designation targets al Qaeda’s fundraising network

    Thomas Joscelyn

    News
    Dec 19, 2013

    A newly released terrorist designation by the Treasury Department highlights the extent and cohesion of al Qaeda’s global fundraising network. Treasury reports that Ayman al Zawahiri’s main representative in the Levant, Abu Khalid al Suri, has been funneling cash from Gulf donors to al Qaeda.

    Latest Treasury designation targets al Qaeda’s fundraising network
  • Al Qaeda in Iraq

    David Barnett

    News
    Dec 14, 2013

    Syrian war revitalises al-Qaeda in Iraq

    Al Qaeda in Iraq
  • Al Qaeda

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Dec 5, 2013

    Al Qaeda emerges amid Egypt’s turmoil

    Al Qaeda
  • Al Qaeda in Iraq, Syria a ‘transnational threat’

    Thomas Joscelyn

    News
    Nov 1, 2013

    A senior administration official warned earlier this week that the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham (or Levant) is a “transnational threat” and “an increasing threat to us.” Iraq has exploded in violence since the withdrawal of American troops. The official said 38 suicide bombers have launched attacks in the last month alone.

    Al Qaeda in Iraq, Syria a ‘transnational threat’
  • ISIS launches 3 more suicide attacks against Iraqi security forces

    Bill Roggio

    Threat Matrix
    Oct 22, 2013

    Suicide bombers struck in Mosul, Rutba, and Jurf al-Sakhar. Since Oct. 1, the ISIS has used at least 25 suicide bombers in Iraq.

    ISIS launches 3 more suicide attacks against Iraqi security forces
  • ISIS launches another suicide assault in Anbar

    Bill Roggio

    Threat Matrix
    Oct 21, 2013

    Since Oct. 1, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham has used 22 suicide bombers in Iraq.

    ISIS launches another suicide assault in Anbar
  • ISIS uses 8 suicide bombers in complex attack in western Iraq

    Bill Roggio

    News
    Oct 20, 2013

    The ISIS has not had difficulty in recruiting and deploying suicide bombers to conduct complex assaults in either Iraq or Syria.

    ISIS uses 8 suicide bombers in complex attack in western Iraq
  • Al Qaeda in Iraq

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Oct 19, 2013

    Insight Into How Insurgents Fought in Iraq

    Al Qaeda in Iraq
  • Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Oct 18, 2013

    Al Qaeda strikes fear into Iraq’s government-backed Sunni militia

    Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
  • Al Qaeda

    Bill Roggio

    News
    Oct 17, 2013

    Insight Into How Insurgents Fought in Iraq

    Al Qaeda
  • Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Oct 13, 2013

    Al-Qaida Surges Back in Iraq, Reviving Old Fears

    Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
  • Assad lashes out at Turkey for sheltering terrorists

    Bill Roggio

    Threat Matrix
    Oct 5, 2013

    Ironically, Assad backed the same terrorist groups in Iraq that have now turned on him.

    Assad lashes out at Turkey for sheltering terrorists
  • Al Qaeda launches suicide assault on security forces in western Iraq

    Bill Roggio

    News
    Sep 24, 2013

    The Islamic State of Iraqi and the Levant killed nine policemen in Haditiha in a coordinated assault on police and military bases.

    Al Qaeda launches suicide assault on security forces in western Iraq
  • Al Qaeda ramps up attacks in Iraq

    Bill Roggio

    Threat Matrix
    Sep 21, 2013

    More than 70 Iraqis are killed in a series of suicide assaults and bombings in Baghdad and Bayji as the country teeters on the brink of civil war.

    Al Qaeda ramps up attacks in Iraq
  • Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Sep 17, 2013

    Al Qaeda’s staggered bombings designed for maximum casualties

    Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
  • Al Qaeda

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Sep 4, 2013

    Car Bombings in Baghdad Follow a Familiar Pattern

    Al Qaeda
  • Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant calls on Egyptians to wage ‘jihad’ against army

    David Barnett

    News
    Aug 31, 2013

    A new audio message from an ISIL spokesman denounced the Muslim Brotherhood as being worse than secularists. In addition, the spokesman called on Egyptian Muslims to wage ‘jihad’ against the army.

    Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant calls on Egyptians to wage ‘jihad’ against army
  • Al Qaeda in Iraq

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Aug 30, 2013

    The new face of al Qaeda in Iraq

    Al Qaeda in Iraq
  • Al Qaeda

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Aug 17, 2013

    The long war against al-Qaeda isn’t over

    Al Qaeda
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  • Interactive visual: Profiles of 28 Iran-backed terrorist groups and branches in the West Bank

    Interactive visual: Profiles of 28 Iran-backed terrorist groups and branches in the West Bank

  • Profiles of 15 Iranian-backed Militias in the Middle East

    Profiles of 15 Iranian-backed Militias in the Middle East

  • Detailing Shabaab’s Leadership and Key Personnel

    Detailing Shabaab’s Leadership and Key Personnel

  • Al Qaeda leaders use Afghanistan as a safe haven

    Al Qaeda leaders use Afghanistan as a safe haven

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