The United Nations has reported that the threat from the Islamic State group has intensified and become more complex since mid-2025, as the organization adapts to survive. The group and its affiliates are expanding their presence in West Africa and the Sahel, while continuing attacks in Iraq and Syria. In Afghanistan, the branch known as Islamic State in Khorasan remains a significant danger to the region and beyond. Recent attacks, including a deadly shooting at a Jewish Hanukkah event in Australia and assaults in Niger and Kabul, highlight the group's evolving tactics and growing influence.