The US's assassination of an ISIS leader is an important development that highlights the ongoing support for Iraq and the war on ISIS. The key question is whether this will break the back of ISIS in Iraq. The US Consulate in Erbil acknowledges the partnership with the Peshmerga Forces in the fight against ISIS. In Syria, the SDF and the Syrian Free Army are working to defeat ISIS cells and prevent the group from taking advantage of the chaos caused by the collapse of the Assad regime. It is crucial to manage the situation well and consider the larger picture to prevent ISIS from regaining strength.