The following is a list of terrorist attacks and arrests that have been connected to or have been claimed in reliable sources to be inspired by the Islamic State (IS), also known by other names.
Islamic State's predecessor organization, Islamic State of Iraq (ISI) was established in October 2006, after the dissolution of the insurgent groups fighting under the coalition of Mujahideen Shura Council. Under the leadership of its first Emir Abu Omar al-Baghdadi, ISI was in the Iraqi insurgency against American-led occupation. After the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, ISI, then-led by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, continued its insurgency against the Iraqi government. In April 2013, the group officially changed its name to "Islamic State of Iraq and Levant" and established a presence in Syria.
Between June 2014, when the group self-proclaimed itself to be the Islamic State, and February 2018, IS has often made claims of responsibility over 140 terrorist attacks in 29 countries outside Syria and Iraq, that were "conducted or inspired" by the group, while the evidences of those claims are not verified. Hundreds of other attacks were also carried out since 2018.
Attacks are categorized as directed, enabled or inspired by the Islamic State. Directed attacks have included the November 2015 Paris attacks and 2016 Brussels bombings. Enabled attacks, which were guided through the internet, included the Hypercacher kosher supermarket siege and the Curtis Culwell Center attack. In the 'inspired' category, lone wolf attackers have been radicalized through online propaganda; these include the 2016 Nice truck attack and the 2017 Westminster attack.
Attacks by Islamic State of Iraq: 2006–2012 The following is a list of alleged and confirmed attacks carried out by the Islamic State of Iraq organization between 2006 and 2012:
The 18 April 2007 Baghdad bombings were a series of attacks that occurred when five car bombs exploded across Baghdad, the capital city of Iraq, on 18 April 2007, killing nearly 200 people.BBC News, Up to 200 killed in Baghdad bombs No group claimed responsibility for the attacks. US defense secretary Robert Gates, delivering remarks from Tel Aviv, claimed that Islamic State of Iraq might have perpetrated the attacks. The Qahtaniyah bombings occurred at around 8pm local time on August 14, 2007, when four co-ordinated suicide bomb attacks detonated in the Kurdish towns of Kahtaniya and Jazeera (Siba Sheikh Khidir), near Mosul. Iraqi Red Crescent's estimates say the bombs killed 796 and wounded 1,562 people,Cave, Damien; Glanz, James (August 21, 2007). "Toll in Iraq Truck Bombings Is Raised to More Than 500". The New York Times. making this the Iraq War's most deadly car bomb attack. No group claimed responsibility for the attack. US military officials alleged that the attacks were launched by ISI fighters. The August 2009 Baghdad bombings were three coordinated car bomb attacks and a number of mortar strikes in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. On 25 October 2009, Baghdad bombings there were bombings in Baghdad which killed 155 people and injured at least 721 people. The April 2010 Baghdad bombings were a series of bomb attacks in Baghdad, Iraq that killed at least 85 people over two days. Nouri al-Maliki alleged that the attacks were carried out by the Islamic State of Iraq. The 10 May 2010 Iraq attacks were a series of bomb and shooting attacks that occurred in Iraq on 10 May 2010, killing over 100 people and injuring 350, the highest death toll for a single day in Iraq in 2010. Iraqi officials alleged that Islamic State of Iraq (ISI) group carried out the attacks in retaliation against the killing of ISI's two high-ranking leaders of U.S. and Iraqi forces. The 2 November 2010 Baghdad bombings were a series of bomb attacks in Baghdad, Iraq, that killed more than 110 people. While the Islamic State of Iraq did not officially claim responsibility for the attacks, a U.S. military spokesperson alleged that ISI-affiliated fighters might have carried out the attacks. The January 2011 Iraq suicide attacks were a series of three consecutive suicide bombings in Iraq which left at least 133 dead.
2013 + Country Date Article DescriptionDead Injured Status Iraq January 2013 A car bomb killed 28 Shia pilgrims and injured 60 others as they were returning from Karbala, while in the capital Baghdad a roadside bomb exploded near a minibus, killing four pilgrims and wounding 15 others.3275 Two suicide bombing attacks killed 55 and wounded 288 in Baghdad, Tikrit and Kirkuk.55288 A suicide bomber blew himself up during a funeral for a politician's relative in the city of Tuz Khurmatu, killing 42 and leaving 75 others wounded.4275 February 2013 February 2013 Kirkuk attack A suicide car bombing at the provincial police HQ in Kirkuk killed 36 and injured 105 others, including the city's chief of police.42111 A series of car bombs struck Baghdad, killing 37 and injured more than 130 others.37130 A string of bombings and shootings killed 34 and injured 70 others in Iraq.3470 March 2013 Akashat ambush IS fighters ambushed a Syrian Army convoy escorted by Iraqi soldiers, killing 51 Syrians and 13 Iraqis.6410 19 March 2013 Iraq attacks A series of coordinated bombings and shootings across central and northern Iraq killed 98 people and left 240 wounded.98240 April 2013 15 April 2013 Iraq attacks A series of 70 attacks, mostly car bombings and shootings, occur across 20 cities in Iraq.75356Some perpetrators killed, others escaped 2013 Hawija clashes Four days of shootings, bombings and clashes in and around Hawija after the Iraqi Army tried to arrest protestors331600+Some perpetrators killed, others escaped May 2013 May 2013 Iraq attacks Dozens of attacks rock several cities in Iraq in a week long outbreak of violence.449732Some perpetrators killed, others escaped June 2013 10 June 2013 Iraq attacks A series of bombings strike nine cities in northern and central Iraq94289Some perpetrators killed, others escaped 16 June 2013 Iraq attacks A series of bombings and shootings targeting various cities across Iraq54174Some perpetrators killed, others escaped December 2013 2013 Baghdad Christmas Day bombings Three bombings in Baghdad targeting Christians on Christmas Day3870Unknown
2014 + Country Date Article Description Dead Injured Status Belgium May 2014 Jewish Museum of Belgium shooting The Jewish Museum of Belgium in Brussels, Belgium was targeted when a gunman identified as Mehdi Nemmouche opened fire at the museum. Three people died at the scene while a fourth died on 6 June due to injuries. When apprehended in Marseille, with his belongings was a camera with a recording claiming responsibility for the shooting, and a white sheet with the name of the Islamic State emblazoned onto it.40 Subject in custody, extradited to Belgium.IraqJune 2014 Badush prison massacre On 10 June, ISIL militants massacred at least 670 Shia prisoners in Badush prison, Mosul, Iraq.1000+Unknown Camp Speicher massacre On 12 June 2014, ISIL killed at least 1,566 Shia Iraqi Air Force cadets in an attack on Camp Speicher in Tikrit. At the time of the attack there were between 4,000 and 11,000 unarmed cadets in the camp. This is the second deadliest terrorist attack in history and the deadliest attack conducted by ISIL.1566–1700UnknownIn retaliation Iraqi government launched counter offences against ISIL. New mass graves of ISIL victims were also discovered in Tikrit. Australia September 2014 2014 Endeavour Hills stabbings Two counter-terrorism police officers stabbed.02 Perpetrator shot dead. 2014 Australian counter-terrorism raids 15 people were detained after planning to kidnap a random Australian citizen and execute them.00Fifteen people were detained and 11 people were subsequently charged with terrorism offences, one of whom is now held at the Goulburn Correctional Centre in Goulburn, New South Wales. Canada October 20142014 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu ramming attackTwo soldiers run down with car, one fatally injured.11Perpetrator shot dead after chase.2014 shootings at Parliament Hill, OttawaSoldier standing guard at National War Memorial shot dead. Gunman storms Parliament. Security officer shot in leg trying to take gun from perpetrator.13Perpetrator shot dead in Parliament Building. United States2014 Queens hatchet attackA recent convert to Islam and IS supporter attacks two police officers with a hatchet. A civilian is wounded when other officers attempt to shoot the attacker.03Perpetrator shot dead by police FranceDecember 20142014 Tours police station stabbingAn IS supporter entered into a police station in Joué-lès-Tours screaming "Allahu Akbar" before stabbing three police officers.03Perpetrator shot dead. Australia December 2014 Lindt Cafe siege An IS supporter who pledged allegiance to the group held 18 hostages at a café at the APA Building in Martin Place, Sydney, Australia. One hostage was murdered during the siege and one killed by a bullet ricochet from a police officer during the subsequent raid.24 Perpetrator shot dead by police during raid.
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