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ISIS Announces New Operations Against Syrian Leadership

Published February 22, 2026, 09:10
ISIS Announces New Operations Against Syrian Leadership

The Islamic State (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for two attacks in Syria, signaling the start of a "new phase" of operations against the country's leadership, specifically President Ahmed al-Sarah. The attacks took place in cities in northern and eastern Syria, resulting in the death of one soldier and one civilian, according to the Syrian Ministry of Defense. ISIS accuses Syria of transitioning from Iranian to Turkish-American occupation and labels Sarah as a "guardian" of the international anti-jihadist coalition. The organization warns that Sarah's fate will be the same as that of Bashar al-Assad. This threat comes shortly after Syria's accession to the international coalition to dismantle ISIS, a move that occurred during Sarah's visit to the White House. According to the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), Sarah and two of his ministers have been targeted in five failed assassination attempts by ISIS. This highlights the increasing tension and the risk facing Syrian leadership from the jihadist organization. The escalation of ISIS operations against Syrian leadership is a worrying sign for regional security and the effectiveness of counter-terrorism efforts. The situation is being closely monitored by the international community, as Syria remains a critical battlefield in the effort to eliminate ISIS.