The brief
Some Iraqi security officials say the US pullout also risks giving new life to ISIS fighters, who, despite the defeat of their self-proclaimed caliphate nearly a decade ago, retain a cell network. Washington’s adversaries, including Iran and the Islamic State, are likely to take advantage of the pullout. Key points and original sources are listed below.
- Some Iraqi security officials say the US pullout also risks giving new life to ISIS fighters, who, despite the defeat of their self-proclaimed caliphate nearly a decade ago, retain a cell network.S1
- Washington’s adversaries, including Iran and the Islamic State, are likely to take advantage of the pullout.S2
