Iraq, ISIS wants to hit the Shiite pilgrims of Arbaeen
It’s confirmed by the latest ISF operations to thwart Islamic State attacks. Moreover, they’re not actions by individual Daesh militiamen, but an effort organized through a chain of command.
Iraq, Isis loses another important leader in Salahuddin
The ISF kill the Islamic State commander in the Hamrin mountains. Meanwhile Baghdad is working to protect Karbala and Arbaeen from Daesh attacks and for the new phase of Victory Will.
Iraq, the ISF foil an Isis maxi bomb attack against Arbaeen pilgrims
750 kilos of explosives seized: they served to hit the Shiite faithfuls heading to Karbala. Meanwhile, hunt for Daesh cells and preparations for the sixth phase of Operation Victory Will continue.
Iraq, Victory Will blocks ISIS traffic with Saudi Arabia
The ISF dismantle infrastructures and shelters of the Islamic State between the two nations. They also aim to prevent Daesh attacks in Najaf and Karbala for Arbaen.
Iraq, Victory Will’s fifth phase targets ISIS infrastructure towards Saudi Arabia
SF are dismantling the Islamic State tunnels and dens in Karbala and Najaf. Meanwhile, another maneuver began in Diyala. Daesh retaliates with a bomb attack in Baghdad.
Iraq, the fifth phase of Operation Victory Will against Isis begins
ISF and PMF will operate in Karbala and Najaf, on the border with Saudi Arabia, to stop the Islamic State cells escaping from Anbar. Anti-Daesh maneuvers continue in the rest of the country.