Rising ISIS Threat to U.S. and Allies Highlighted by Former CENTCOM Commander

Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie warns of an escalating ISIS threat following recent attacks, attributing the growth to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

ISIS-K, a regional branch of ISIS, is growing 'unabated' in Afghanistan, posing an increased threat to the U.S. homeland and Western interests.
Recent attacks in Iran and Russia by ISIS-K underscore the group's capability and intent to strike abroad with little to no warning.
The U.S. military's withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 has significantly reduced its ability to monitor and counter ISIS-K activities in the region.
Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie criticizes the complete pullout, suggesting a maintained small military presence could have kept ISIS-K under pressure.
Online radicalization is highlighted as a dangerous method for ISIS to generate attacks, making them hard to detect yet potentially lethal.