The United States Central Command, CENTCOM, announced that 15 ISIS members were killed in a joint operation with Iraqi security forces. CENTCOM reported on Friday evening, September 9, that the location of this joint operation was in western Iraq, and there are no reports of civilian casualties resulting from this operation. According to CENTCOM, 'ISIS elements were armed with weapons, grenades, and suicide belts.' Iraqi military sources had previously reported the number of ISIS casualties in this joint operation as 14, with the location being Anbar province. The Iraqi army stated that this 'surprise' operation took place early Thursday and targeted ISIS elements present in four remote villages in Anbar province. Reports from Iraqi military and security sources indicate that several senior ISIS members were among the dead. No further details about this joint operation have been provided, and Qassem al-Araji, Iraq's National Security Advisor, described it as an 'exceptional operation' and indicative of the 'capabilities of the country's security services.' The United States has approximately 2,500 forces in Iraq as part of the international coalition against ISIS. In recent years, the Islamic Republic has repeatedly called for the withdrawal of American forces from Iraq, and in recent months, attacks by Iranian-affiliated militias against these forces have increased again after a period of lull.
15 ISIS Members Killed in Joint US-Iraq Operation
A joint operation by US and Iraqi forces resulted in the deaths of 15 ISIS members in western Iraq. This operation highlights the ongoing military collaboration between the US and Iraq in combating ISIS, amidst rising tensions regarding US military presence in the region.
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📰 What Happened
A joint operation by U.S. and Iraqi forces resulted in the deaths of 15 ISIS members in western Iraq. This operation underscores the ongoing collaboration between the two nations in the fight against ISIS.
- The operation took place in Anbar province, targeting ISIS elements in four remote villages.
- No civilian casualties were reported during the operation.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
ISIS, once controlling large territories in Iraq and Syria, has been significantly weakened but remains a threat. The U.S. has maintained a military presence in Iraq to support local forces against this insurgency.
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