Islamic State attacks on track to double in Iraq and Syria compared to last year, US military says

Islamic State group attacks in Syria and Iraq are on track to double compared to last year, signaling a resurgence attempt. U.S. Central Command reports 153 attacks in the first six months of 2024, following a declaration of caliphate a decade ago. Despite losing territorial control, ISIS remains a threat with active sleeper cells. Current U.S.-Iraq discussions focus on managing this threat and potentially reducing U.S. military presence amid regional tensions.