The Long War Journal (Site-Wide)

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• Islamic State claims its ‘soldiers’ carried out London tube bombing
• IRGC-led Afghan militiamen hoist flags in Deir Ezzor city
• US drones strike jihadists in Pakistan
• Hamza bin Laden tries to rally jihadists in Syria

Islamic State claims its ‘soldiers’ carried out London tube bombing Posted: 15 Sep 2017 11:26 AM PDT The Islamic State claims its "soldiers" carried out the London tube bombing earlier today. Twenty-nine people were injured in the attack. Earlier this month, the British government reported a surge in terror-related arrests. As of June 30, 204 people were in custody in the UK and the "majority" of them, 91 percent, hold "Islamist extremist views."

IRGC-led Afghan militiamen hoist flags in Deir Ezzor city Posted: 15 Sep 2017 10:25 AM PDT An Iranian-controlled Afghan Shia militia advertises its role in the battle for Deir Ezzor in eastern Syria

US drones strike jihadists in Pakistan Posted: 15 Sep 2017 06:58 AM PDT The US is likely to step up drone strikes in Pakistan after President Trump accused Pakistan of harboring and supporting jihadist groups last month.

Hamza bin Laden tries to rally jihadists in Syria Posted: 14 Sep 2017 11:50 AM PDT In a new message, Hamza bin Laden praises the jihadists fighting to establish an "Islamic government" in Syria. But he warns that their enemies seek to "divide" their "ranks."