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Where ISIS is still active today

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By Linah Mohammad,

Patrick Jarenwattananon, Mary Louise Kelly

Published December 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM EST

The Islamic State lost its territorial stronghold in the Middle East years ago, but its influence didn't disappear. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Aaron Zelin about how ISIS looks now.

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Linah Mohammad

Prior to joining NPR in 2022, Mohammad was a producer on The Washington Post's daily flagship podcast Post Reports, where her work was recognized by multiple awards. She was honored with a Peabody award for her work on an episode on the life of George Floyd.

Patrick Jarenwattananon

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Mary Louise Kelly

Mary Louise Kelly is a co-host of All Things Considered, NPR's award-winning afternoon newsmagazine.

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