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flag ISIS, though leaderless, still inspires global attacks through online radicalization and retains thousands in Syria and Iraq.

flag Despite losing its territorial caliphate in 2019, ISIS remains a global threat through decentralized networks and online propaganda, inspiring lone-wolf attacks such as the New Orleans vehicle attack and a strike near Palmyra, Syria. flag U.S. officials attribute these incidents to ISIS inspiration, though the group has not claimed responsibility. flag Around 2,500 fighters are estimated to remain in Syria and Iraq, with ongoing U.S. efforts to dismantle weapons caches. flag The group’s ideology, fueled by global conflicts like the war in Gaza, continues to drive recruitment and radicalization, maintaining a persistent threat despite the degradation of its central leadership.

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