NewsFeedAt the height of its power, ISIL held around a third of Syria and 40% of Iraq. It no longer controls that kind of territory, but the threat from the group is on the rise. Soraya Lennie explains.By Soraya LenniePublished On 19 Feb 2026
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THU · 2026-02-19 · 12:03 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0219-17556
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What happened to ISIL?
In February 2026, Soraya Lennie reported on the status of ISIL. At its peak, ISIL controlled approximately one-third of Syria and 40% of Iraq.
Soraya LennieAl JazeeraFiled 2026-02-19 · 12:03 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In February 2026, Soraya Lennie reported on the status of ISIL. At its peak, ISIL controlled approximately one-third of Syria and 40% of Iraq. While ISIL no longer holds this territory, the article indicates that the threat posed by the group is increasing. The report explains what happened to ISIL since losing control of its territory.
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ISIL no longer controls that kind of territory.
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At the height of its power, ISIL held around 40% of Iraq.
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At the height of its power, ISIL held around a third of Syria.
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The threat from the group is on the rise.
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