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U.S. Reaffirms Global Counterterrorism Drive at UN, Cites Successes Against ISIS and al-Qaeda

US reaffirms global counterterrorism drive at UN, cites successes against ISIS and al-Qaeda. Ambassador Shea highlighted leadership eliminations and international cooperation.

Ambassador Dorothy Camille Shea, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the United States, speaks during a UN Security Council meeting. (Photo: AFP)
Ambassador Dorothy Camille Shea, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the United States, speaks during a UN Security Council meeting. (Photo: AFP)
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ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – The United States reaffirmed its determination to combat terrorism worldwide, stressing both military operations and international cooperation, during a United Nations Security Council session.

U.S. Ambassador to the UN Dorothy Shea told members that counterterrorism operations under President Donald Trump have been significantly intensified, targeting Islamic State of Iraq and the Syria (ISIS) and al-Qaeda leadership, infrastructure, and financial networks.

“Notable successes have included the elimination of high-ranking ISIS attack planners in Somalia, Iraq, and Syria, and the transfer into U.S. custody of the man allegedly responsible for the Abbey Gate terrorist bombing in Afghanistan,” Shea said. She underlined that these steps demonstrate Washington’s “unwavering commitment to dismantling terrorist organizations and protecting international security.”

Shea emphasized that Washington’s approach is not limited to unilateral action but is anchored in cooperation. “The United States continues to prioritize partnerships with allies and regional actors to combat terrorism,” she noted, highlighting joint operations and intelligence sharing as vital tools to prevent the spread of extremist ideologies.

The Bureau of International Organization Affairs echoed her message on X, stressing U.S. concern about the continued operations and territorial ambitions of ISIS and al-Qaeda. It commended those UN member states “that have sustained the counter-terrorism pressure in Iraq, Syria, and Somalia that has constrained ISIS operations.”

In a separate post, the Bureau underscored the broader political dimension of stability in the Middle East, referencing Syria’s ongoing turmoil. “The Syrian people fought for more than 13 years not just to rid themselves of Bashar al-Assad, but also for the right to decide their own fate,” the statement read.

“The only way Syria will stabilize is if all Syrians have a stake in the country’s future and if they collectively share power,” it added, linking the fight against terrorism with the imperative of inclusive political resolution.

 
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