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Several raids in Iraq capture seven ISIS members

Type of event:
Counter-terrorism

Victims

Wounded

Date

March 26, 2025

What happened

The Iraqi Military Intelligence Directorate has announced the apprehension of seven individuals suspected of affiliation with ISIS. These individuals were taken into custody during ground operations in various regions, including al-Anbar, Kirkuk, and Nineveh. According to reports, security forces executed ambushes and raids on locations utilized as militant shelters, resulting in the detention of persons believed to be connected to prior assaults against Iraqi forces. The detainees have been transferred to the appropriate authorities for the initiation of legal procedures. At present, the identities of those apprehended and further particulars about the operation have not been disclosed.

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