Many IS commanders captured or killed across the country, from Anbar to Kirkuk. Baghdad also strengthens surveillance on the border with Syria to stop infiltrations.
It’s the third phase of Heroes of Iraq operation. Objective: to dismantle the Islamic State militia hideouts and support networks. ISF-Inherent Resolve increases the pressure on Daesh.
Raids in Deir Ezzor targeting Islamic State commanders are multiplying. Meanwhile, Iraq launches the "Lions of al-Jazeera" anti-Daesh operation and PM Al-Kadhimi adopts a new strategy.
ISF operation in Salahuddin to neutralize the Islamic State cells. Meanwhile, anti-Daesh surveillance on the borders with Syria and along the Euphrates has been increased.
The ISF want to eliminate the Islamic State cells on the borders with Syria and Jordan. Meanwhile, Daesh tries to extend its influence to Kirkuk and Diyala, by attacking small villages.
Naseer al-Obeidi, leader of a local militia affiliated with Hashd al-Shaab, captured. He would be involved in the raid in Ain al-Assad. Meanwhile, the ISF are targeting Isis in Salahuddin and Diyala.
Secretary of Defense charges Teheran with rockets against military installations, which were believed to be Isis’s work. The goals are to create parallel actions of harassment problems to drones.
The man, Abu Khaldun, was hiding in Hawija under the name of Sha’alan Obeid. He was one of the leaders of the Islamic State in Kirkuk. Meanwhile, PMF attack Daesh in Diyala and Nineveh.