U.S. Central Command says an airstrike targeted al Qaeda in Syria (AQ-S) "leadership at a facility north of Idlib, Syria" earlier today. Jihadis on social media say the facility belonged to Ansar al-Tawhid, which is one of several al Qaeda-affiliated groups in Syria. Read more →
Since Aug. 24, Yemen's Houthi insurgents have claimed a series of attacks inside Saudi territory. Read more →
On Aug. 21, the US State Department Rewards for Justice Program announced rewards of up to $5 million each for information concerning three wanted Islamic State leaders. The three jihadists are "legacy" members of the group and serve as a money man, a senior ideologue, and an explosives expert. Read more →
Abu Khallad al-Muhandis, an al Qaeda veteran, was reportedly killed in a mysterious explosion in Idlib, Syria earlier today. Muhandis's jihadi career covered Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. He was also detained inside Iran for a time. Read more →
The Taliban continues to churn out propaganda that touts the training of its elite military units, even as the US seeks to negotiate its exit from Afghanistan. Read more →
As the US government pushes for a deal with the Taliban that will pave the way for the withdrawal of US forces, the Taliban continues to promote the training of its fighters and attacks on Afghan and Coalition forces. Read more →
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a deadly suicide bombing at a hotel where a wedding party was celebrating. ISIS-K claims the bombing operation was two-part. After a suicide bomber detonated himself inside the hotel, a car bomb was detonated outside. Read more →
The confirmed drone strikes near the Saudi borders with the UAE is a worrying development in the conflict. Read more →
Since 2015, the Houthi insurgency in Yemen has claimed dozens of attacks on ships in the Red Sea. FDD's Long War Journal has mapped these strikes. Read more →
Al Qaeda Telegram channels have shared a statement attributed to Saif al-Adel. He writes that the jihadis modify their military program to take into account Turkey's influence. Read more →
The Taliban continues to churn out propaganda that promotes jihad and the training of its fighters even as it is simultaneously negotiating an agreement with the United States that will lead to the withdrawal of US forces. Read more →
Shabaab's "Then Fight the Leaders of Disbelief" video series features clips of various al Qaeda figures from the past and present. Shabaab argues that Somali hotels are legitimate targets because they serve as "heavily fortified bases" for the government and its allies. Read more →
