ISIS-K

American  

[ahy-sis-key] / ˈaɪ sɪsˈkeɪ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of ISIS-K

First recorded in 2015–20

Example Sentences

“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

It seems to me like ISIS-K is a group that the U.S. is paying particular attention to.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2024

A branch of the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack; American officials, too, have attributed it to ISIS-K, a branch of the group active in Iran and Afghanistan.

From New York Times • Mar. 23, 2024