Iraq defeated ISIS more than a year ago. The group's revival is already underway

https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/05/middleeast/iraq-isis-return-intl/index.html

Iraq reportedly a year ago has defeated ISIS to an extent that the group was unable to be an influence in the world. The capital where there used to be a lot of fighting has grown up to be a sprawling marketplace and the people are relatively happy there. ISIS has been building up there fighters in the deserts and trying to recruit virtually. However, this is going to still be very difficult. Iraq and the surrounding areas like Mosul are still in recovery from ISIS but the downfall still seems to be considerable despite ISIS trying to rebuild.

Matthew Sheinfeld