ISIS leadership is dominated by former members of Hussein 's Iraqi Army . Many joined the terror group in the insurgency after the fall of the dictator . U.S. had barred the men taking government jobs or drawing their pensions . The new recruits are mostly Sunni Muslims from Iraq and Syria, who have been radicalized since they were young.
ISIS leadership is dominated by former members of Hussein 's Iraqi Army . Many joined the terror group in the insurgency after the fall of the dictator . U.S. had barred the men taking government jobs or drawing their pensions . Generals ' military experience has been key to the terrorists ' spread in Iraq . Their connections with oil smugglers also help ISIS raise £2 billion a year .