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American forces in late September conducted six precision airstrikes in Libya against an ISIS camp, killing 17 militants and destroying three vehicles, the military said in a statement. The camp, located about 150 miles southeast of Sirte, was used by ISIS to move fighters in and out of the country; stockpile weapons and equipment; and to plot and conduct attacks. ISIS and Al Qaeda have taken advantage of ungoverned spaces in Libya to establish sanctuaries for plotting, inspiring and directing terror attacks; recruiting and facilitating the movement of foreign terrorist fighters; and raising and moving funds to support their operations. Increased use of drones in the region could signal a new phase of the conflict in Libya as ISIS seeks to establish a stronghold.

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Recent attacks claimed by ISIS in Iran against the shrine of Ayatollah Khomeini could signify a significant escalation in the group's effort to expand its territory, and ideology. And in doing so, may also invite added engagement by one of the world's most unpredictable nations into the Middle East. Most notably, Syria where allegiances between Iran and the Assad regime are strong, and Iraq, where Iran has had in its crosshairs as a means to grow its territory and control over oil reserves. Knowing that Iran continues to pursue nuclear capabilities and the influence it wields via Shia rulers in other parts of the world, escalation of conflict with the likes of ISIS could present a scenario where two of the world's greatest evils meet head on.

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In the wake of its defeat in Mosul and with its status uncertain in Raqqa, Syria, all eyes should be on Libya as ISIS next safehaven and operational stronghold. Since the fall of Gaddafi, extremist groups of all stripes have risen to wreak havoc and chaos throughout the country. As such they have provided a deepening recruitment pool that has already paid dividends for ISIS operations abroad, and the country hosts valuable oil fields and remote regions where operatives can recoup and reorganize.

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