#ISIS has released an infographic detailing its operations during 2022. The group claimed 2058 attack across 22 countries, with #Iraq receiving the lion’s share of the attacks (484 attacks). As a number of us have consistently underscored, ISIS sees Iraq as its center of gravity.
#ISIS launched 25 suicide attacks and 579 IED/VBIED during 2025, destroyed over 700 military vehicles and over 150 thermal cameras, and burned and destroyed over 2,300 homes and churches.
#Syria and #Nigeria came in second and third place respectively, and #Afghanistan in 4th place. Again, this rating is all based on number of attacks and not casualties.
As for the rating based on number of casualties, #Nigeria suffered the highest, then #Afghanistan, #Syria and #Iraq respectively. The growth of the group in NE Nigeria continues to be a major issue in Africa’s most populous nation.
The group claimed it killed and wounded 6881 individuals. Some of the group’s branches didn’t perform well such as in #Yemen (one attack), #Libya (3 attacks), and #Philippine (6 attacks).
Yet, #ISIS tested new operational territories such as #Uganda and #Benin, amplified its attacks in the #Sahel and Central Africa (Mozambique and DRC) & claimed dozens of attacks in #Pakistan and #Somalia.
As the group suffered a major loss of two top leaders (“Caliphs”) in one year, this didn’t seem to impact its operations worldwide and it remains a huge threat to global security.
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A few things to note regarding the #NYC terror attack suspect:
- Had propaganda material
- Expressed desire to travel to a jihadi zone
- Expressed radical views
- Left a “suicide letter” with note about disappointing his mother nbcnews.com/news/us-news/n…
These elements are common among radicalized individuals who carry out attacks. Propaganda material is often found on their hard drives during forensic examination & express a desire to join the ranks but act out at home when that fails. Radical views are found in notes or SOCMED.
The note to mother is common among jihadists who join terror groups and many times this part of the letter is revealed by the groups after an attack takes place.
#ISIS has released the anticipated audio recording featuring its top spokesman Abu Hamza al-Qurashi, titled, “So Narrate [to them] Stories [of the past] so Perhaps They Will Reflect.”
Abu Hamza criticizes Islamic scholars who “misguide” people and preach against #ISIS, saying that they’ll “regret” supporting “tyrants” while they condemn the mujahideen. Typical stuff here.
Abu Hamza condemns the recent peace accords between Israel and UAE and Bahrain, as well as Saudi Arabia opening air space, refuting old conspiracies about #ISIS being a creation of Israel.
Some thoughts on the latest release from #ISIS’ Al-Hayat Media Center, “Incite the Believers.”
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The short video incites #ISIS followers to launch attacks in enemy lands. It’s released shortly after its official al-Nabaa magazine provides advice to plot in secrecy & integrate into the surrounding environment, denoting a coordinated campaign to incite attacks in the West.
While the video incites attacks using “available means” like ramming, stabbing, and guns, it focuses on arson attacks, giving the method a Five Star rating vs. other methods. Note that ramming attacks, which are very popular, got a four star rating.
#ISIS has officially decided to limit its official propaganda and claim distribution via @HoopMessenger, indicating that the constant suspension of its @telegram accounts forced its hand to stick to Hoop for now “until preparing to re-enter Telegram again stronger than before.”
After 5 years of steadfast utilization of Telegram, #ISIS finds that it is coming to a halt, facing a difficult time staying on the platform. Meanwhile, it maintains dozens of accts on Hoop & others. One downside for ISIS: Hoop doesn’t offer the same features as Telegram.
Telegram offers what Hoop doesn’t: end2end channel and individual/group chat encryption, robust cloud storage, more sophisticated interactive features on group chats, superior source code, & not to forget, 5 years of building an audience that now has to migrate in droves to Hoop.
1) The real identity of ISIS's new leader remains a mystery, and while there are contenders, I haven't seen many pay attention to one specific person, Abu Suleiman al-Nasser (Nu'man Mansour Salman Al-Zaidi), head of ISIS military council, former ISI "minister of war."
2) Also known as Al-Nasser l-Deen Allah Suleiman, he is one of the cofounder of modern day #ISIS, having replaced former "minister of war" Abu Hamza Al-Muhajir (Abu Ayyub Al-Misri), who was killed in 2010 alongside former leader Abu Omar Al-Baghdadi.
3) Just like the new leader, not much is known about Al-Nasser. He served a sentence in Bucca Prison, and operated heavily in #Anbar Province — the place the new leader is believed by some to be from.
On the latest audio from top #ISIS leader Al-#Baghdadi: at first listen, the main themes: 1) showcasing ISIS expansion globally, by which uplifting the morale of the support base. 2) advising a more inclusive approach: softer Da'wa, justice, leniency, accepting others' repentance
The topic of upholding "justice" when dealing w/ "others," like those who were under ISIS rule, militants from other groups, or security forces members had created a severe backlash due to ISIS brutality. Baghdadi underscores a softer approach to attract highly needed recruits.
At the end of the audio, #Baghdadi points to the importance of accepting death over humiliation. IMO, #Baghdadi sounded enthused about expansion in West & Central Africa and operating globally, & dying for the cause didn't sound like "attack the West" but like "keep expanding."