Investigative Reporting

Uncovering the Truth: Iraq’s Massive IS Mass Grave Reveals the Cost of Globalist Failures

By National Correspondent | August 17, 2025

As Iraqi officials excavate a mass grave holding thousands of victims of Islamic State terror, the silence from Washington exposes a disturbing indifference to threats against American interests and allies.

In the rugged terrain south of Mosul, Iraq has begun unearthing one of the largest mass graves left behind by the Islamic State (IS), a grim reminder that while America celebrated victory over ISIS years ago, much remains unresolved on the ground. This excavation at al-Khafsa—a sinkhole site believed to hold thousands of bodies including Iraqi security forces and Yazidi civilians—is more than a forensic mission; it’s a stark emblem of the enduring consequences tied to globalist mismanagement and incomplete strategies in the Middle East.

Why Has America Overlooked This Human Tragedy?

The Islamic State once carved out territory half the size of the United Kingdom across Iraq and Syria, brutalizing communities with beheadings, enslavement, and ethnic cleansing—particularly targeting minorities like the Yazidis. Yet despite its devastating impact on American allies and regional stability, U.S. policy since then has largely turned inward or pivoted elsewhere, leaving partners like Iraq to shoulder the burden alone.

The ongoing investigation by Iraq’s judiciary, forensic experts, and Martyrs’ Foundation highlights extraordinary challenges—not just logistical hazards like sulfur water and unexploded ordnance but also significant gaps in international support. Why hasn’t Washington expedited aid for this critical operation? How long will American leadership tolerate this neglect when confronting terrorism is vital to national sovereignty abroad and homeland security at home?

A Wake-Up Call for America First Policymakers

This mass grave—the potential largest in modern Iraqi history—contains victims who bravely served their country as military and police personnel. Their sacrifice spotlights the failure of globalist policies that fragmented authority after ISIS’s defeat and allowed extremist resurgence. The painstaking efforts to build DNA databases for identification underscore the human cost often lost in geopolitical calculations.

President Trump’s administration took firmer stances against terror groups by rebuilding alliances geared toward tangible victories rather than endless entanglement. As Iraq continues this vital work with limited resources, it reminds us why an America First approach—prioritizing clear strategic objectives aligned with national sovereignty—is essential to preventing future tragedies.

American families who value freedom should demand more decisive action supporting those on frontlines battling radical ideologies threatening civilization itself. The excavation at al-Khafsa is not just an Iraqi issue—it is a call for renewed resolve to defend our values globally.