Donald Trump, the President of the United States, stated on Wednesday, February 6, that a complete defeat of the group known as the 'Islamic State' or ISIS is likely to be announced by next week. Mr. Trump, speaking at a meeting of foreign ministers from countries in the international coalition against ISIS, discussed the coalition's achievements on the battlefields of Syria and Iraq, noting that two years ago, when he took office, ISIS controlled vast territories in these two countries. Therefore, one of his first actions was to ask the Pentagon to prepare a plan to defeat ISIS. According to him, 'now American forces, along with America's partners in the coalition and Syrian Democratic Forces, have liberated almost all of these territories.' The U.S. President estimated the area liberated in Iraq and Syria from ISIS to be 'about 20,000 square miles' and stated that no leaders of ISIS or '60 of their main officials' remain, and 'almost all of them have been eliminated.' However, Donald Trump warned that ISIS 'is in the process of reorganizing' and that the 'small part that remains can still be dangerous.' The international coalition to defeat ISIS began in September 2014, led by the U.S., and includes 74 countries and five international organizations, which, according to the U.S. President, have managed to 'rescue five million civilians' from the grip of ISIS. In his remarks, Donald Trump said, 'We have had victory after victory. Tens of thousands of ISIS fighters have been completely eliminated. The Islamic State has collapsed. And soon 100 percent of the land will be reclaimed from ISIS.' He then referred to his recent trip to Iraq and his meeting with American generals stationed there, stating that he asked them how long it would take to liberate the remaining lands and was told one week. Donald Trump announced victory over ISIS in late December and revealed his decision to call back American forces from Syria. This decision, although met with negative reactions from some members of the U.S. Congress, was defended by the President, who said he is thinking about the safety of American soldiers and that countries like Turkey can eliminate the remaining elements of ISIS. At the end of his remarks, Mr. Trump called for continued cooperation among coalition member countries to combat Islamist fighters and emphasized that this is a 'joint struggle.'
Trump Says Complete Defeat of ISIS Likely to Be Announced Next Week
President Trump announced that a complete defeat of ISIS is likely to be declared next week, citing significant territorial losses for the group in Syria and Iraq. He emphasized the coalition's success in liberating millions of civilians and warned that remnants of ISIS could still pose a threat. This announcement reflects ongoing U.S. military strategy and international cooperation against terrorism.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
President Trump announced that a complete defeat of ISIS is likely to be declared soon, highlighting significant territorial losses for the group in Syria and Iraq. He emphasized the coalition's successes while warning that remnants of ISIS could still pose a threat.
- ISIS has lost control of approximately 20,000 square miles in Iraq and Syria.
- The U.S. and its allies have rescued five million civilians from ISIS.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
ISIS emerged in the early 2010s, seizing territory in Iraq and Syria, leading to a global coalition aimed at its defeat. The group's ideology and actions have had widespread implications for terrorism and regional stability.
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