January 2017
The President of the United States Signs Executive Order to Combat ISIS
President Trump has signed an executive order directing U.S. security agencies to develop a plan to combat ISIS within 30 days. This move indicates a…
Advancement of the Islamic State Group in Deir ez-Zor, Syria
The Islamic State group has made recent advances in Deir ez-Zor, Syria, breaking through government defenses and surrounding an airbase, while U.S. air support for…
Deployment of 300 U.S. Marines in Norway
The U.S. has deployed 300 Marines to Norway for a six-month mission, marking the first foreign troop presence in the country since WWII. This move…
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Explosion in Sadr City
ISIS has claimed responsibility for a deadly car bomb explosion in Sadr City, Baghdad, which killed at least 30 people and injured over 50. This…
French President Visits Baghdad
French President François Hollande visited Baghdad to meet with military personnel and Iraqi officials, reviewing the fight against the Islamic State. This visit marks a…