Islamic State likely to pick battle-hardened Iraqi as next leader – officials, analysts

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – The next leader of Islamic State is likely to be from a close circle of battle-hardened Iraqi jihadists who emerged in the aftermath of the 2003 U.S. invasion, two Iraqi security officials and three independent analysts said. Read full story

Source : https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2022/02/09/islamic-state-likely-to-pick-battle-hardened-iraqi-as-next-leader—officials-analysts