Iraq is facing renewed security concerns as thousands of ISIS detainees are being transferred from Syria to Iraqi-controlled facilities, following a US Central Command initiative. The move comes amid ongoing instability in Syria and warnings from Iraqi officials about increased ISIS activity in border provinces such as Nineveh and Anbar. Recent suicide attacks and reports of heightened militant activity have raised fears that the influx of detainees could exacerbate security challenges. The situation is further complicated by political uncertainty in Iraq, with US officials cautioning against the return of Nouri al-Maliki as prime minister and the drawdown of US forces from key bases.