ISIS threatens Syrian transitional government
In a message released on Sunday, ISIS declared, “Those who brought down Bashar al-Assad are nothing more than pawns in a geopolitical chess game.”
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – ISIS has issued its first statement since the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, threatens Syrian transitional government and accusing it of serving foreign interests.
In a message released on Sunday, ISIS declared, “Those who brought down Bashar al-Assad are nothing more than pawns in a geopolitical chess game.” The terror group’s statement also warned the new administration against adhering to international laws and agreements, claiming such compliance would serve only external powers.
ISIS accused the armed factions involved in Assad’s downfall of waging a proxy war on behalf of regional and international actors. “Their goal,” the statement alleged, “is to secure political gains at the negotiating table, perpetuating a cycle of conflict.”
The extremist group condemned those advocating for a civil state in Syria, labeling them as “new oppressors.”
The statement reflects ISIS’s intent to exploit the instability following Assad’s ouster, signaling a potential escalation in its rhetoric and operations. As Syria’s new administration works to stabilize the country and establish governance, the threat underscores the lingering challenges posed by extremist elements seeking to undermine peace efforts.
Observers note that ISIS’s resurgence in rhetoric aligns with broader concerns about its ability to capitalize on political and security vacuums in the region, raising alarms over the potential for renewed violence.
