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Islamic State: Weakened, Yet Continues to Inspire Deadly Attacks

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Islamic State: Weakened, Yet Continues to Inspire Deadly Attacks

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  • The recent truck-ramming attack in New Orleans, linked to **Islamic State**, left at least 15 dead, with investigators exploring the attacker's motivations.
  • Islamic State, originally a faction of **Al Qaeda**, gained notoriety in the past decade for extreme violence and oppression in **Iraq** and **Syria**.
  • While the U.S.-led coalition **defeated** its territorial claims, the group continues to inspire **lone-wolf** attacks and operate through decentralized affiliates.
  • Significant affiliated operations, notably **ISIS-K**, have conducted high-casualty attacks, highlighting ongoing risks and a potential resurgence in the region.
  • Concerns grow over the fate of around 9,000 detained ISIS fighters in **Syria**, deemed a future threat should they escape.

Read the full article [here](https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-01-02/islamic-state-ideology-inspires).

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