Large security operation launched in northern Baghdad

A large-scale security operation was launched on Tuesday north of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, to search for the wanted persons and the remnants of the ISIS terrorist group, according to a statement issued by the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).

The statement explained that a force from the 12th Brigade of the PMF, in coordination with the security forces, is launching a large-scale security operation in areas west of Tarmiyah.

The security operation took place to search for the wanted persons and remnants of ISIS, and secure the northern part of the capital, Baghdad, the Iraqi News Agency (INA) reported.

Iraq announced in late 2017 the liberation of all its territories from the grip of ISIS, but the authorities are constantly launching security operations to pursue remnants of ISIS groups that carry out attacks from time to time in the country.

Last month, the Global Coalition against Daesh (ISIS) reported a decline in the attacks in Iraq and Syria during the first quarter of 2023 when terrorists are still active despite their defeat.

US Major General Matthew McFarlane, commander of the anti-jihadist coalition, stated that ISIS attacks in Iraq declined by 68 percent from the beginning of 2023 till the first week of April compared to the same period last year, i24 News reported.

McFarlane also explained that the attacks in Syria declined during the same period by 55 percent, i24 News explained.

In March, an Iraqi general said ISIS still had up to 500 active fighters in the country, now based in remote desert and mountain hideouts, The Defense Post illustrated.

Source » iraqinews