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The United States and the Islamic State are related through the U.S. military's ongoing strategic efforts to counter, contain, and prevent the resurgence of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, as detailed in [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, U.S. policy decisions regarding troop deployments and regional influence are frequently analyzed in the context of their impact on the Islamic State's operational capacity, as noted in [4], [5], and [6].
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An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org 7 facts
claimThe United States should limit the Iranian land bridge to the Mediterranean by positioning U.S.-supported forces to retake territory held by the Islamic State in eastern Syria.
accountSince the U.S. drawdown from Iraq in 2011, the United States has maintained a force presence of roughly 30,000–40,000 troops in the Middle East to conduct missions such as operations against the Islamic State, ensure freedom of navigation in the Gulf, and deter destabilizing Iranian behavior.
perspectiveThe United States should maintain a small, long-term military presence in Iraq at current force levels to support Iraqi security forces and prevent the return of the Islamic State.
accountU.S. military deployments to Iraq since 2014 have acted as a force multiplier against the Islamic State, making the presence valued by the Iraqi government.
claimIran's regional strategy centers on countering the United States and Israel, but it has increasingly focused on competition with Saudi Arabia, which Iran blames for the rise of Sunni radical groups like the Islamic State.
claimMost major countries, excluding the United States, Israel, and Saudi Arabia, view Iran as a stable regional power and a tactical ally against radical Sunni jihadists like the Islamic State.
perspectiveThe United States should press the Iraqi government to represent Sunnis more fairly to address their grievances and reduce opportunities for the Islamic State to gain support.
Beyond “Maximum Pressure” in US Policy on Iran: Leveraging ... mei.edu 1 fact
claimCharles Lister and Joseph L. Votel published an opinion piece in The Washington Post on September 17, 2024, criticizing the United States' decision regarding troop withdrawal from Iraq while ISIS rebuilds in Syria.