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The Islamic State (IS), also known as ISIS, ISIL, or Daesh, is a transnational Salafi jihadist militant group and designated terrorist organization. It originated as al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) under Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and rebranded as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in 2013 before declaring a global caliphate in 2014 under Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. At its peak in 2015, it controlled territory with around 12 million people and had an annual budget exceeding $1 billion. By 2019, it lost its territorial holdings in Iraq and Syria but continues as an insurgency with active affiliates in Africa, South Asia, and beyond. The group is responsible for numerous terrorist attacks worldwide, including the 2015 Paris attacks and the 2024 Crocus City Hall attack. It remains designated as a terrorist organization by the UN and many countries. | The Islamic State (IS), also known as ISIS, ISIL, or Daesh, is a transnational Salafi jihadist militant group and designated terrorist organization. It originated as [[Al-Qaeda|al-Qaeda]] in Iraq (AQI) under Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and rebranded as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in 2013 before declaring a global caliphate in 2014 under Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. At its peak in 2015, it controlled territory with around 12 million people and had an annual budget exceeding $1 billion. By 2019, it lost its territorial holdings in Iraq and Syria but continues as an insurgency with active affiliates in Africa, South Asia, and beyond. The group is responsible for numerous terrorist attacks worldwide, including the 2015 Paris attacks and the 2024 Crocus City Hall attack. It remains designated as a terrorist organization by the UN and many countries. | ||
The name "Isis" can refer to multiple distinct entities. The most prominent is **Islamic State (IS)**, a transnational Salafi jihadist militant organization also known as ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria), ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant), or Daesh. It originated from al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI), declared a caliphate in 2014, and controlled significant territory in Iraq and Syria until 2019. Though it lost its territorial holdings, the group remains active through affiliated networks, particularly in Africa and Asia, and continues to inspire global terrorism. High-profile attacks linked to ISIS or its affiliates include the 2015 Paris attacks, the 2024 Kerman bombings in Iran, the Crocus City Hall attack in Russia, and the 2025 New Orleans attack. | The name "Isis" can refer to multiple distinct entities. The most prominent is **Islamic State (IS)**, a transnational Salafi jihadist militant organization also known as ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria), ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant), or Daesh. It originated from al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI), declared a caliphate in 2014, and controlled significant territory in Iraq and Syria until 2019. Though it lost its territorial holdings, the group remains active through affiliated networks, particularly in Africa and Asia, and continues to inspire global terrorism. High-profile attacks linked to ISIS or its affiliates include the 2015 Paris attacks, the 2024 Kerman bombings in Iran, the Crocus City Hall attack in Russia, and the 2025 New Orleans attack. | ||
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Revision as of 19:59, 7 February 2026
| Abbreviation: | ISIS, ISIL, or Daesh |
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| Fields: | Politics |
| Case File: | Terrorist Organizations Main Page |
The Islamic State (IS), also known as ISIS, ISIL, or Daesh, is a transnational Salafi jihadist militant group and designated terrorist organization. It originated as al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) under Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and rebranded as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in 2013 before declaring a global caliphate in 2014 under Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. At its peak in 2015, it controlled territory with around 12 million people and had an annual budget exceeding $1 billion. By 2019, it lost its territorial holdings in Iraq and Syria but continues as an insurgency with active affiliates in Africa, South Asia, and beyond. The group is responsible for numerous terrorist attacks worldwide, including the 2015 Paris attacks and the 2024 Crocus City Hall attack. It remains designated as a terrorist organization by the UN and many countries.
The name "Isis" can refer to multiple distinct entities. The most prominent is **Islamic State (IS)**, a transnational Salafi jihadist militant organization also known as ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria), ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant), or Daesh. It originated from al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI), declared a caliphate in 2014, and controlled significant territory in Iraq and Syria until 2019. Though it lost its territorial holdings, the group remains active through affiliated networks, particularly in Africa and Asia, and continues to inspire global terrorism. High-profile attacks linked to ISIS or its affiliates include the 2015 Paris attacks, the 2024 Kerman bombings in Iran, the Crocus City Hall attack in Russia, and the 2025 New Orleans attack.
In contrast, **Isis Rivera Lopez** is a real individual and an Urban Park Ranger at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge in Denver, Colorado. She is an environmental education enthusiast and community-building specialist who focuses on connecting marginalized and historically underrepresented communities—especially Black, Latinx, Indigenous, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and low-income populations—to nature through outreach, multilingual programming, and culturally relevant events like Día de los Muertos. Her work emphasizes environmental and social justice, fostering a sense of belonging and stewardship among diverse audiences.
The name "Isis" may also appear in other contexts, such as mythology or personal names, but in current public discourse, it most commonly refers to either the terrorist group or the environmental advocate.
