The Long War Journal (Site-Wide)

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• Islamic State officially creates province in the Philippines
• Militants capture Iranian national in Fallujah
• Al Qaeda and allies gain more ground in Aleppo province

Islamic State officially creates province in the Philippines Posted: 24 Jun 2016 01:46 PM PDT The video is the culmination of the Islamic State's build up of its propaganda and activity in the region.

Militants capture Iranian national in Fallujah Posted: 24 Jun 2016 01:35 PM PDT A short clip has circulated on Arab Twitter accounts claiming to show an Iranian who was arrested in Fallujah, Iraq.

Al Qaeda and allies gain more ground in Aleppo province Posted: 24 Jun 2016 06:38 AM PDT The Jaysh al Fateh alliance captured three more villages in the southern countryside of Aleppo during an offensive that began on June 17. The jihadist-led coalition has made steady gains in Aleppo province since May, further demonstrating al Qaeda's prowess in guerrilla warfare.