# ISIS poised to exploit US withdrawal from Iraq, expert warns

As the US completes its historic withdrawal from Iraq, experts warn that ISIS is poised to exploit security gaps left behind. The terror group is reportedly "actively waiting in the gaps" to regroup and launch attacks. This potential resurgence threatens to undermine years of progress against the militant group.

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## Sources

### World
- [Fox News World](https://www.foxnews.com/world/isis-poised-exploit-historic-us-iraq-exit-terror-group-actively-waiting-gaps-expert-warns) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:04:59 -0400