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Islamic State Group Claims First Attack on Syrian Government Forces Since Assad's Fall

  • The Islamic State has acknowledged carrying out two separate bombings this month in southern Syria, one targeting government troops and the other aimed at U.S.-aligned fighters near Sweida province.
  • These attacks follow the fall of the Assad family's 54-year rule in December and IS's 2019 defeat when Kurdish-led forces captured all its Syrian territory.
  • The first attack on May 22 hit a vehicle described as belonging to the 'apostate regime' in al-Safa, killing or wounding seven soldiers, while the second killed one Free Syrian Army fighter nearby.
  • An opposition monitor called the first attack the extremists' initial claim against Syrian government forces since Assad’s fall, while president Ahmad al-Sharaa met U.S. Leader Donald Trump this month promising cooperation.
  • The renewed attacks indicate IS sleeper cells continue to operate, posing ongoing security challenges despite past defeats, while intelligence foiled further planned bombings earlier this year.
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ISIS claims first attacks against forces loyal to new government in Syria

ISIS has claimed two attacks on Syrian security forces – the first since the transitional government under former jihadist Ahmed al-Sharaa took office.

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Barron's broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
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