US, Iraqi forces eliminate 15 IS militants in coordinated raid

In a successful joint operation, US military and Iraqi security forces have neutralized 15 militants affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) in western Iraq.

The operation carried out in the early hours of August 29, was confirmed by US Central Command (USCENTCOM) through a statement posted on their X page (formerly Twitter), Caliber.Az reports.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces and Iraqi Security Forces conducted a partnered raid in Western Iraq in the early hours of Aug. 29, resulting in the death of 15 ISIS operatives. The ISIS element was armed with numerous weapons, grenades, and explosive "suicide" belts. There… pic.twitter.com/fCOFyxtke1

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) August 31, 2024

According to CENTCOM, the raid targeted a group of IS militants who were heavily armed with multiple weapons, grenades, and explosive belts. 

The operation was conducted as part of a coordinated effort to disrupt IS’s operational capabilities and reduce its threat to both local and international security.

The statement highlighted that the operation was meticulously planned to avoid civilian casualties, and indeed, there were no reported civilian injuries or deaths.

The primary objective of the raid was to target key leaders of the IS group to undermine their ability to plan, organize, and execute attacks. This includes attacks against Iraqi civilians, as well as US citizens, allies, and partners in the region and globally.