Iraqi forces announce arrest of suspected ISIS leader in Kirkuk

Iraqi security forces promptly launched a search operation to locate the perpetrators, “resulting in the arrest of one of the leaders of the ISIS terrorist gangs,” Marwan al-Ani, head of the Security Media Cell in Kirkuk, told state media. 

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Two Iraqi soldiers killed by IED explosion in Nineveh: Ministry

The ministry said it “mourns the loss of two of its heroic fighters who were martyred in an IED explosion,” adding: “Two other fighters were wounded in the incident and were transferred to the hospital for treatment.”

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Iraq, US discuss repatriation of ISIS prisoners transferred from Syria

Iraqi authorities have previously stressed that the presence of the prisoners in Iraq is not permanent, and repeatedly called on countries to repatriate their nationals who joined the group in Syria.

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Iraqi counterterrorism says two civilians killed in Kirkuk operation 

The killing of Murad and Mohammed under such suspicious circumstances sparked massive uproar among the Kurdish public and political officials, demanding justice for the teenagers and their families.

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Remains of 25 Yazidi ISIS victims returned to Sinjar

The remains were taken to the Yazidi Genocide Memorial in Sinjar for an official ceremony attended by the victims’ families, local residents, and the media, before being handed over to the families for burial.

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Two Kurdish teens killed in Kirkuk clash between Iraqi forces, ISIS suspects

One Kurdish teenager was killed by a stray bullet of Iraqi counterterrorism forces, while another was wounded and taken into custody under false suspicions linking him to ISIS. He also later succumbed to his wounds.

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Iraqi counterterrorism arrests three ISIS suspects in Sulaimani

The service said that two of the suspects had entered the province on Sunday, while the third was a resident of it.

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Two alleged ISIS members, one civilian killed in Kirkuk operation: Official

Iraq’s CTS said it killed two ISIS members wearing suicide belts.

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Anti-ISIS operation in Kirkuk leaves woman dead

“The incident resulted in injuries to a civilian woman who happened to be near the site; she was urgently transported to the hospital for treatment but succumbed to her injuries,” the statement said.

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