FLIR footage released by the Iraqi Air Force shows the conduct of an air strike against three confirmed Islamic State operatives. It's unclear where this footage was filmed, as all identifying information from the overlay has been scrubbed, but the footage was published on July 18, 2024. It's easy for us to forget that groups like the Islamic State are still trying to have a resurgence when there are higher visibility conflicts occurring in both Ukraine and Israel, but it's vital that everyone remembers what this group specifically is capable of should they find an opportunity to gain a foothold and raise themselves to power again.

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Josh is an American writer and former USMC machine gunner with eight years of experience in ground combat arms throughout the GWOT. He is currently based in Texas and specializes in combat footage analysis and digital marketing.Follow Josh at OfficialJoshBrooks.com