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ISIS-K

American

[ahy-sis-key] / ˈaɪ sɪsˈkeɪ /

noun

Also called Islamic State Khorasan Province. ISIS-KP. ISKP. Islamic State Khorasan: an Afghanistan-based branch of ISIS.

Etymology

Origin of ISIS-K

First recorded in 2015–20

Example Sentences

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“Pakistan has been an important partner countering ISIS-K since the start of this administration,” said White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Earlier this year, American intelligence tracked ISIS-K threats in Iran and Russia and notified those countries’ governments.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2024

Yet, the Kremlin rebuffed a U.S. intelligence alert issued March 7 that ISIS-K was planning an attack in Moscow in the coming days, and warned that large gatherings, including concert halls, should be avoided.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2024

I don’t understand where Russia and Iran and Turkey come into play if ISIS-K is primarily concerned with the Taliban in Afghanistan.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2024

The group, which is known as ISIS-K, has been active in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran.

From New York Times • Mar. 24, 2024

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