Iraqi forces launch wide-scale operation in Iraqi deserts
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Iraqi forces announced on Sunday a wide-scale military operation in the Iraqi deserts against the hideouts of the Islamic State (ISIS).
The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) stated to the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that they launched the ‘Mohammed, Messenger of Allah’ operation in cooperation of the Iraqi army across the desert regions of Nineveh, Anbar, and Salah al-Din.
They added in the statement that the operation was done with support from the Iraqi air force and army aviation, “to clear these desert areas of terrorist remnants and to restore security and stability.”
On Saturday, The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported the killing of ISIS senior members in a joint raid with Iraqi security forces in the western part of the country.