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ISIS commander tells suicide bombers: 'Remember, you're an ambassador for our nation'

By Duffel Blog Staff · Bureau · 1 minute

Filed 5 October 2022 · 1535

The following is a brief given by the motivated Mullah Al Habib to new ISIS insurgents before they leave for Europe.

Okay, listen up men! Today is the first day of a brand new assignment, and I know you're excited to get out there and serve your country, but we need to go over your foreign duty station brief first.

I know, I know. I can practically see your eyes glazing over already.

But believe me, as soon as you set foot out there, you're gonna have a gigantic target painted on your back.

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