What happened to ISIL? At the height of its power, ISIL held around a third of Syria and 40% of Iraq.Share this: US transfers ISIL detainees to Iraq as northeast Syria base draws downDateFebruary 7, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraMore than 5,000 ISIL detainees transferred from Syria, says Iraqi ministryDateFebruary 13, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraUS begins transferring ISIL-linked detainees from Syria to IraqDateJanuary 21, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera