They are baaaaaack!
We have not really heard much about the savagery of this group for some time now….almost makes me think we have extinguished their effectiveness….and then a recent terror attack breaks that thought into little pieces.
The recent attack took place in of all places Iran…..
The Islamic State claimed responsibility Thursday for two suicide bombings in Iran on Wednesday that claimed more than 80 lives. Experts who follow the group confirmed that the statement came from the extremists, who likely hope to take advantage of the chaos gripping the region amid Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip, per the AP. Wednesday’s attack in Kerman killed at least 84 people and wounded an additional 284. It targeted a ceremony honoring Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who was killed by a US drone strike in 2020.
On Thursday, chunks of asphalt appeared missing from the roadway where one bomb went off, suggesting the bomb had been packed with shrapnel to increase its deadly effects. Another spot still bore congealed blood from the wounded. ISIS identified the two attackers as Omar al-Mowahed and Seif-Allah al-Mujahed, saying the men carried out the attacks with explosive vests. It also used disparaging language when discussing Shiites, which the group views as heretics.
“This falls under the modus operandi of (ISIS), especially since it was such a mass casualty attack,” said Aaron Y. Zelin, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. “They are kind of like the Joker. They want to see the world burn. They don’t care how it happens as long as it benefits them.” The claim of responsibility came as the extremists separately called on supporters around the world to avenge the bloodshed in the Gaza Strip by attacking Christians and Jews. The group also criticized Palestinian factions for allying with Iran, saying that Tehran has taken advantage of the situation to appear as the defender of Palestinians.
ISIS took credit for the Wednesday bombing in Kerman, Iran, that killed at least 84 people, but Iran has yet to formally attribute blame for the attack.
According to Iran’s PressTV, ISIS issued a statement on its Telegram channels that said two of its members detonated explosive belts in a suicide attack. Iranian officials initially said two bombs were likely placed in bags at the scene, but a source told Iran’s IRNA news agency that at least one of the explosions was the result of a suicide bombing.
Is this a resurgence of the terror group?
Will more attacks be coming?
What say you?
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Can we verify from whom and from where these drone and rocket attacks originate? Anyone can claim or deny an attack so that is meaningless and someone can claim an attack from someone else.
I agree with you….I think there is more to this story and I will be watching. chuq
Let us know.
I have seen lots of back and forth but nothing that I consider creditable. I will try to bring the rest of the story to light. chuq
Animals ….predators ….of course there will be more attacks … they love blood and gore as long as it is not their own….I am glad that they have not decided to do their dirty deeds on American soil yet ….but with their hearts filled with so much hatred, I forsee the day….Yes, they need the excitement of killing just in much the same way as most people need sex….as long as there is one of them living, there will always be attacks.
I do not understand why they would attack an autocratic regime like Iran. chuq
They will attack and kill wherever and whenever there is an opportunity to attack and kill … it builds up extra reserves of testosterone for them.
I disagree….there is someone in the shadows playing this game. chuq
Of course you disagree.. but then you are permitted to disagree…These slugs are like a pit full of venomous vipers and are just about as civilized.
Ideological Extremism: ISIS adheres to a radical interpretation of Islam that condones violence against those they deem enemies or non-believers. This ideology, often fueled by distorted religious narratives and justifications, can create a sense of righteousness and duty to carry out violence. They thirst for blood and yes they will take more and more of it til the last man standing. Eradication is the only cure.
Iran has basically the same ideology…..so why Iran? chuq
It is the same question as “Why do some spiders eat other spiders?”
I think this is too simple to be true. chuq
You are definitely entitled to what you think….as am I … as is anyone who has their eyes open to what is happening in the world.
Then there are those with eyes open but with blinders…..if it does not fit with what they want to believe then it must be wrong….too much of that for me. chuq
alrighty then—moving on ….
Iranians are Persians not Arabs. The Arab world has contempt for Iran as there’s nationalism and ethnic identities among Muslims that makes them have suspicions and fears of Iran’s objective to restore the Persian Empire or at least influence to make the Arab world mere satellites. . I would imagine the rest of the Arabs don’t want that and an artful foreign policy by US could nurture this to our advantage . Instead Boobin’ strategy is to cut sanctions, release money and allow Iran’s oil exports to flourish as he and Kerry think a “let’s make friends” with Iran is a sensible or even possible reality. Now Iran is flush with cash to finance disruption, war and terrorism.
It is more a religious difference than anything…..one is sunni the other shia…..but the basic tenets are the same….just a difference of opinion on who should have seceded Mohammad after his death. chuq
I’m not so sure they ever went away. They just regrouped.
Best wishes, Pete.
I am not sure they did this. chuq
Nobody can ever be sure about that. Easy to claim, difficult to prove.