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Resistance Axis Forces Directly Threaten U.S.: We Are On The Brink Of War On Syria-Iraq Border
On June 9  2017, forces of the resistance axis, which is headed by Iran and the regime of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, reached the Syria-Iraq border. This is an important accomplishment of these forces vis-à-vis the U.S. and its allies, and it not only boosts the morale of the resistance but it is key in the continued struggle over the future of Syria and the balance of power in the region. The presence of the resistance axis at the border will create territorial continuity across Iran, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, up to the Mediterranean, strengthening the axis and also preventing U.S. intervention in Syria and the consolidation of its presence there.
Media Close To Assad Regime And Hizbullah: High Likelihood Of Direct Clash Between U.S. And Resistance Forces
The resistance axis forces attribute great importance to the battle for control of the Iraq-Syria border and its ramifications for the Syria war and the balance of power in the region; control of this border will give them territorial continuity from Iran via Iraq and Syria to Lebanon and the Israel border. For them, the main battle is not with ISIS but with the U.S., which was the only obstacle that could have halted their advance towards the border. For this reason, the regime forces chose the quickest route, which did not require encounters with the ISIS forces, concentrated in Deir Al-Zor and Al-Bukamal areas.
EXCLUSIVE: Al-Shabab Deputy Leader Calls For Attacks On US, British Interests Worldwide
On June 14, 2017, Al-Shabab Al-Mujahideen’s radio station, Andalus, released a first-ever audio message by the organization’s second-in-command, Mahad Warsame, a.k.a Abu ‘Abd Al-Rahman. The 19-minute message in Somali, titled “Victory Will Come with Patience,” focuses on the role of the American and British forces in Somalia.
ISIS Media Bodies, Supporters Promote New San ‎Francisco-Based Social Media Platform ‘Baaz,’ Begin ‎Opening Accounts On It
In the last several days, Islamic State (ISIS) media bodies and supporters have begun promoting their accounts on the San Francisco-based social media platform Baaz.
EXCLUSIVE: American Nationals Are Prime Target, Declares Al-Qaeda In The Indian Subcontinent As It Publishes
On June 25, 2017, Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) published a document laying out its strategic vision and policies. The 20-page paper entitled “Code of Conduct,” outlines the group’s religious, political, and strategic vision. It details its priorities regarding targets it seeks to attack, and its policies for military operations. The document aims to provide the group’s members with guidelines as to which targets are prioritized and permissible, and which are not legitimate from a religious or strategic standpoint.
By memri.org