>As Islamic State's control over its strongholds in Iraq and Syria crumble, the extremist group acknowledges that soon not much may be left of its self-declared caliphate. So what does the loss of its territory mean for ISIS and will it bring its fight closer to the West?
http://www.wsj.com/video/what-does-the-fall-of-mosul-and-raqqa-mean-for-isis/2A64093D-919B-4023-87E2-D34B37013751.html
>In Syria, U.S.-backed forces are closing in on the city of Raqqa, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria's capital.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/exodus-families-escaped-isis-now-wait-for-liberation-of-raqqa
>Syrian force urges Raqqa jihadists to surrender by end-May
>In a statement, the SDF said a May 15 appeal for militants to turn themselves in within 10 days had achieved "positive results", and the deadline would now be extended until May 31 based on "requests from the noble people of Raqqa".
http://af.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idAFKBN18L0U5
>Britain Raises Terror Alert to Critical — the Highest Level
>The prime minister said the national terror threat level is being raised from severe to critical, which means another attack is expected "imminently."
https://www.voanews.com/a/manchester-suicide-bomber-identified/3867397.html
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Ramadan begins tomorrow; the 50th anniversary of the 6 Day War is next week.
Time is running out
>>127180223
>As Islamic State's control over its strongholds in Iraq and Syria crumble
this news was literally reported weekly for the past 2 years
>>127180389
not true.
and the "deadline" is the end of this month
>>127181647
Yes true, I've seen it every fucking week for ages.
>>127181784
we've been approaching for a while, but no assault on the city until now
>>127180223
What happens when Raqqa is taken? What will happen to the jihadists, and where will they go?
>>127182126
some of them have already left for deir ezzor, those who aren't in Europe
the rest will probably fight to the death
>>127182126
>>127182369
related;
>Report: Manchester terrorist trained in Syria
>Officials in the United States believe Manchester suicide bomber received some training from ISIS in Syria.
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/230209
>>127182431
Why the fuck do countries let Arab Muslims go to Syria and then just waltz right back through their borders? I mean, come on, why the hell would anyone want to go TO Syria? Isn't that suspicious enough to warrant looking into?
>>127180223
a based japanon once said "You cannot invade the mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass." good luck
>>127188478
they're already here. not as bad as europe, but they're still here
also, ww3 isn't about conquering land; it's about destruction
>>127186220
"were you recently in Syria?"
"No bro I am refugee I escape war bro"
"You poor soul, of course you're welcome here!"