The next leader of the Islamic State is likely to be from a close circle of battle-hardened Iraqi jihadists who emerged in the aftermath of the 2003 US invasion, two Iraqi security officials and three independent analysts said.

Islamic State likely to pick battle-hardened Iraqi as next leader: Report

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Islamic State likely to pick battle-hardened Iraqi as next leader: Report