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Iraqi forces target covert ISIS networks in Kirkuk
Security

2018-11-27

Iraqi forces target covert ISIS networks in Kirkuk

Iraqi forces have redoubled their efforts to oust ISIS from the province, targeting the group's covert networks in a string of operations.

Iraqi forces torch ISIS rest-houses in Kirkuk
Security

2018-11-27

Iraqi forces torch ISIS rest-houses in Kirkuk

Weapons and explosives found at three ISIS rest-houses in Kirkuk have been destroyed, and the hideouts themselves have been burned.

ISIS faces heaviest losses of the year in Diyala
Security

2018-11-23

ISIS faces heaviest losses of the year in Diyala

Forces from the Diyala Operations Command have had a series of recent successes targeting ISIS hideouts and tunnels in the province.

Urban ISIS sleeper cells lose grip in Anbar cities
Security

2018-11-22

Urban ISIS sleeper cells lose grip in Anbar cities

Iraqi forces have been working to eradicate ISIS sleeper cells in urban areas by tracking members down and monitoring their movements.

Iraqi forces destroy ISIS's chemical stockpiles
Security

2018-11-21

Iraqi forces destroy ISIS's chemical stockpiles

The extremist group had stockpiled chemicals used in the manufacture of weapons, which Iraqi forces have been systematically destroying.

Western Anbar desert secured against ISIS: Joint Operations Command
Security

2018-11-21

Western Anbar desert secured against ISIS: Joint Operations Command

Proactive measures by Iraqi forces have struck at the group's capabilities and resources in the desert near Syria, securing the shared border.

Anbar families hand over ISIS members to authorities
Security

2018-11-20

Anbar families hand over ISIS members to authorities

Some families of ISIS remnants have convinced their relatives there is no point in hiding out, and have encouraged them to face justice.

Iraqi forces target ISIS in Badoush mountains
Security

2018-11-19

Iraqi forces target ISIS in Badoush mountains

Backed by coalition airpower, the Ninawa Operations Command and army's 20th Division are pursing ISIS remnants in remote areas.

Iraqi forces nab 10 ISIS collaborators in al-Sharqat
Security

2018-11-16

Iraqi forces nab 10 ISIS collaborators in al-Sharqat

Officials say the detainees had been delivering food and other supplies to ISIS fighters for a large profit, often under cover of darkness.

Iraqi government to transfer security in liberated cities
Security

2018-11-15

Iraqi government to transfer security in liberated cities

The government is planning to transfer security responsibilities from the military to the Ministry of Interior in cities liberated from ISIS.