Islamic State

Kurds Threaten to Withhold Oil, Coalition Airstrikes in Iraq Continue

By Dustin M Braden - Feb 16, 2015 11:48 AM EST

A political stand off between the Kurdish Regional Government and the central Iraqi government in Baghdad is threatening to distract from the battle against the Islamic State as coalition forces continue their campaign of air assaults.

US Stations Black Hawks in Northern Iraq for Search and Rescue Missions

By Dustin M Braden - Feb 05, 2015 07:31 PM EST

The United States has stationed more Black Hawk helicopters in northern Iraq to make it easier to mount rescue missions should a coalition pilot crash during operations against the Islamic State.

Jordan Threatens to Execute ISIS Fighters if Proof of Life for Pilot Not Provided

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 30, 2015 07:01 PM EST

The government of Jordan threatened to execute a large number of Islamic State fighters in its custody if they are not given reassurances that one of their pilot's who has been captured by ISIS is still alive.

ISIS Threatens to Kill 2 Japanese Hostages Unless Paid $200 Million

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 20, 2015 06:32 PM EST

The terrorist group calling itself the Islamic State has demanded $200 million in 72 hours or they will kill two Japanese prisoners in their custody.

Belgium Deploys Troops, Seeks Rest of Terror Cell

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 17, 2015 11:37 AM EST

Belgium has joined France in deploying thousands of soldiers throughout its territory to increase security after the attack on Charlie Hebdo and a series of raids that resulted in gunfights and arrests of jihadists.

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula Claims Responsibility for Charlie Hebdo Attack

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 14, 2015 06:37 PM EST

The terrorist group Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has claimed responsibility for the terror rampage in France that began when gunmen assaulted the offices of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, killing 12.

Bomb-Strapped Syrian Teenager Surrendered to Iraqi Guards To Escape ISIS

By R. Siva Kumar - Dec 27, 2014 08:07 PM EST

Usaid Barho, a 14-year-old, was bound with bombs, but gave himself up to Syrian guards to run away from the terrorists.

US, Jordan Deny ISIS Shot Down Jet, Jordanian Parliament Issues Warning

By Dustin M Braden - Dec 26, 2014 11:11 AM EST

The governments of Jordan and the United States have denied that the Islamic State shot down a fighter jet, allowing IS to take the pilot hostage, while the Jordanian Parliament issued a strong warning to IS against harming the pilot.

Iran Launches Airstrikes in Iraq; Kerry Describes Strikes as "Positive"

By Dustin M Braden - Dec 03, 2014 01:35 PM EST

The government of Iran has been carrying out airstrikes against Islamic State positions in Iraq, illustrating that the group is such a threat rivals such as the United States and Iran both seek its demise.

Iraqi Gov't, Kurds Reach Agreement on Oil, Arms

By Dustin M Braden - Dec 02, 2014 04:29 PM EST

The Iraqi government and the country's Kurds have reached an important agreement on oil revenues and plans to fight the Islamic State, boosting hopes that the group can eventually be defeated.

Corruption is a major factor in Iraqi Army's failures

By Dustin M Braden - Nov 24, 2014 12:13 PM EST

A new report reveals that a major factor in the collapse of the Iraqi Army in the wake of military advances by the Islamic State was the weakening of the army due to corruption that reached into its highest ranks.

Islamic State urges jihad against Saudi Arabia

By Dustin M Braden - Nov 13, 2014 07:12 PM EST

The leader of the terrorist group calling itself the Islamic State has called for terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia, less than a week after rumors of his death in a U.S.-led coalition airstrike.

Another 1,500 U.S. troops to go to Iraq

By Dustin M Braden - Nov 07, 2014 06:40 PM EST

The White House has announced plans to send more than 1,000 troops to Iraq supplement the roughly 1,400 already in the country to advise the Iraqi military in its battle against the Islamic State.

Turkey traded 180 IS fighters for 49 Turkish hostages

By Dustin M Braden - Nov 07, 2014 06:36 PM EST

An important member of the terrorist group calling itself the Islamic State has revealed the details surrounding the release of nearly 50 Turkish foreign service employees IS captured as they seized control of the Iraqi city of Mosul.

Teenage girl from Denver to plead guilty in IS case

By Dustin M Braden - Sep 10, 2014 08:17 PM EDT

A 19-year-old girl from a Denver suburb is expected to plead guilty to charges of trying to aid the terrorist organization called the Islamic State.

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