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Live Fire Exercises in Syria for December
November 29, 2022 — BAGHDAD, Iraq – On Nov. 29, 2022, Coalition Forces will be conducting an operational exercise using 120mm mortar rounds near the An Tanf region in Syria to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness. ... MORE

CJTF-OIR Commander Continues to Condemn Strikes in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region
November 21, 2022 — BAGHDAD, Iraq – At 11:30 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2022, indirect fire and an unmanned aerial vehicle struck several locations within the Erbil Governorate in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region... MORE

CJTF-OIR Commander condemns indirect fire strikes in Iraqi Kurdistan Region
November 14, 2022 — BAGHDAD, Iraq – At 08:50 a.m. indirect fire struck several locations within the Erbil Governorate in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region... MORE

CJTF-OIR aware of incident involving local national
November 14, 2022 — The coalition is aware of a non-combat related incident that occurred this morning in the vicinity of Jadeed al-Bakara. An investigation into this incident is ongoing... MORE

Death of a Coalition Service Member
November 7, 2022 — A Coalition service member assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve died November 5th, 2022 in a non-combat related incident. The circumstance of the death is under investigation... MORE

Indirect fire strikes Iraqi Kurdistan Region
September 28, 2022 — BAGHDAD, Iraq – At 10:54 a.m. indirect fire struck several locations within the Erbil Governorate in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region... MORE

Attempted indirect fire attack at Green Village
September 19, 2022 — BAGHDAD, Iraq – At 7:05 p.m. on Sept. 18, 2022, indirect fire struck in the vicinity of Green Village in Eastern Syria, constituting an attempted attack on our coalition forces and partners. There were no casualties or damage to infrastructure. An investigation into the attack is ongoing, and further details will be released when they become available. Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane, the commander of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, condemned the attack, which endangered numerous civilian lives. ... MORE

Coalition welcomes new command team
September 10, 2022 — Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, the military coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria, conducted a transfer of authority ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 8, 2022... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane, left, incoming commander of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command, and Maj. Gen. John W. Brennan, outgoing commander of CJTF-OIR, pay respect during the playing of the national anthems at a transfer of authority ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 8 2022. CJTF-OIR remains steadfast in its commitment to advise, assist and enable partner forces in designated areas of Iraq and Syria as they secure the enduring defeat of Da’esh--the common Arabic term for ISIS or I.S.--and prevent the group’s reemergence. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Julio Hernandez)

بيان صادر عن قائد قوة المهام المشتركة - عملية العزم الصلب بخصوص الغارة الجوية في شمال شرق سوريا التي أسفرت عن سقوط ضحايا مدنيين
August 20, 2022 — بيان صادر عن اللواء جون برينان، قائد قوة المهام المشتركة - عملية العزم الصلب "في مساء يوم 18 آب /... MORE

Statement by CJTF-OIR Commander on Airstrike in NE Syria resulting in Civilian Casualties
August 19, 2022 — “On the evening of Aug. 18, an armed unmanned aerial system struck a group of teenaged girls playing volleyball who were active in a United Nations educational outreach program in Hasakah. Initial reports indicate that the strike killed four and wounded several others. On behalf of CJTF-OIR, I condemn this attack and any others that kill and injure civilians. ... MORE