*Islamic State Revives Fighters, Plots Return In Syria And Iraq* Leaders in the Middle East and their Western allies have raised concerns that Islamic State may take advantage of the Assad regime’s collapse to reestablish its presence in Syria and neighbouring Iraq, where the group previously ruled over millions with brutal force. Islamic State (IS) has been attempting just that, according to more than 20 sources, including security and political officials from Syria, Iraq, the U.S. and Europe, as well as diplomats in the region. The group has started reactivating fighters in both countries, identifying targets, distributing weapons and stepping up recruitment and propaganda efforts, the sources said. 🔗 https://stratnewsglobal.com/west-asia/islamic-state-revives-fighters-plots-return-in-syria-and-iraq/