# Iraq sentences seven French nationals to prison for joining Islamic State

https://mins.news/en/item/117906

- euronews, 2026-10-27 18:32 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/iraq-sentences-seven-french-nationals-to-prison-for-belonging-to-islamic-state

> An Iraqi court sentenced seven French nationals to prison for belonging to Islamic State. A court statement called them “particularly dangerous” because of their role in threatening Iraq’s national security, destabilising Iraq and Syria, and inciting terrorist operations in other countries.

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