Analysts: Battle Against Islamic State Militants Could Backfire

The U.S. government says it has attacked Islamic State militants-seized oil refineries worth as much as $2 million per day, potentially crippling the group.  But some security experts fear militants are allowing themselves to be targeted in an effort to draw recruits and prepare for a larger war. The U.S. government said initial strikes on Islamic State targets appeared to have been successful and it was preparing a new long-term strategy in the Middle East.  U.S. President...

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