The campaign to defeat the Islamic State has showed “significant results” since the attack in Paris which happened one year ago on Sunday, according to the American president’s assistant for homeland security and counterterrorism.
Lisa Monaco released a statement on Sunday commending the people of France for their “bravery and determination” following a series of attacks around the city at a concert venue, soccer game and restaurant that killed 130 people.
“Today, the United States is proud to stand strong with our oldest ally as we have, along with our international and local partners, accelerated our fight against ISIL,” she said. “Together, we are destroying ISIL and its false claim to a caliphate; our coalition’s efforts to strengthen the capability of local forces to expel ISIL from their strongholds are showing significant results; our forces have conducted precision airstrikes against ISIL leaders and those plotting to harm our citizens, and our law enforcement and intelligence experts exchange information to ensure we stay ahead of any potential threats to France and the homeland.”
The operation to retake Mosul in Iraq from the Islamic State is underway and missions to isolate Raqqa in Syria are underway, but experts say that even if the physical caliphate is reclaimed, the terrorist group will still be able to inspire attacks throughout the world.
