Tensions Rise as ISIS Strikes Again in Deir el-Zor

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces reported that five members were killed in an ISIS attack at a checkpoint in Deir el-Zor, Syria. The attack underscores the continued threat from ISIS, despite their 2019 defeat. Deir el-Zor, once seized by ISIS in 2014, was liberated by Syrian forces in 2017.

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces announced on Sunday that five of their members lost their lives in a recent Islamic State attack on a checkpoint in Deir el-Zor, eastern Syria. This incident dates back to July 31, emphasizing the ongoing volatile security situation in the region.

The SDF, a key ally to the United States in the fight against terrorism, played a crucial role in defeating the Islamic State in 2019. However, the recent attack highlights ISIS's persistent efforts to regain influence across the Middle East, the West, and Asia.

Deir el-Zor, which endured Islamic State's occupation in 2014, was eventually recaptured by the Syrian army in 2017. The city remains a focal point of tension, with the latest incident further igniting concerns about ISIS's resurgence attempts.

(With inputs from agencies.)