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Coalition Strikes Daesh Network in Iraq
March 25, 2019 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve continues conducting airstrikes against Daesh targets in Iraq in support of Iraqi Security Force activities as part of ongoing operations to eliminate their insurgence network.“The Coalition remains steadfast in its assistance to the Iraqi Security Forces as they interdict the... MORE

Statement from Maj Gen Christopher Ghika on the end of Daesh-held territory
March 25, 2019 — On Saturday 23 March, after more than four years, we reached a significant milestone in the campaign against the so-called Islamic State. The last area of territory held by the group in Syria has been liberated, marking the end of its physical “caliphate."In the turbulence and pace of events in both the UK and US, it is easy to forget that Daesh,... MORE

Coalition, partner forces liberate last territory held by Daesh
March 23, 2019 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – The Coalition congratulates the Syrian Democratic Forces on the liberation of the remaining civilians under Daesh control and the elimination of Daesh’s self-proclaimed territorial caliphate in the Middle Euphrates River Valley, Syria, March 23, 2019.Since the beginning of operations in 2014, the Coalition and partner forces have... MORE

Iraqi Security Forces working hard to deny Daesh transition
March 13, 2019 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – Anbar Operations Command conducted a series of air assault operations and major clearances targeting known Daesh locations in Anbar province, Iraq, Feb. 26 – March 2, 2019.On Feb. 26, the Special Tactics Regiment, from Anbar province, conducted a series of air assault operations and major clearances in the Wadi Tubal area;... MORE

MaT enables security during U.N. aid delivery to Rukban camp
February 15, 2019 — SOUTHWEST ASIA - The Maghaweir al-Thowra, a partner of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, provided secure over watch for the United Nations and Syrian Red Crescent humanitarian aid convoy to Rukban near At-Tanf, Syria Feb. 7 – 14.The U.N. delivered more than 100 truckloads of humanitarian aid which included food, winterization... MORE

CJTF-OIR, SDF uncover ISIS atrocities against civilians
February 14, 2019 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve and the Syrian Democratic Forces continue to clear ISIS fighters, and liberate villages in the Middle Euphrates River Valley, Syria, Jan. 27 - Feb. 9, 2019.Following the liberation of Al-Marashidah on Jan. 26, the SDF began clearance operations in the villages of Ash Shajalah... MORE

CJTF-OIR supports Iraqi Police Force’s professional development
February 13, 2019 — Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve supports the Government of Iraq through the progress of their professional development schools, including the Iraqi Police Forces, to advance stabilization efforts in Iraq, Jan. 30 – Feb. 1, 2019... MORE

Specialists of the TF Monsabert within the Iraqi 6th Division
February 12, 2019 — BAGDAD – French soldiers of Task Force (TF) Monsabert are in charge of setting up appropriate training to support the soldiers of the 6th Iraqi Division. At the age of 47, Captain Didier has spent seven weeks coaching the shooting courses that the division has requested to improve the level of the Iraqi soldiers in combat. He is immersed with the... MORE

ISIS deliberately, repeatedly misuses mosques as command and control centers
February 11, 2019 — SOUTHWEST ASIA - Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve launched a precision strike in support of Syrian Democratic Forces against an ISIS command and control facility, formerly used as a mosque in Baghouz Fawqani, Syria, on Feb. 11, 2019.ISIS used the former mosque to direct attacks and employ vehicle-borne improvised explosive... MORE

CJTF-OIR, partner forces bring ISIS to justice
February 7, 2019 — Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve continues to support partner forces efforts to defeat ISIS in designated areas of Iraq and Syria, and is setting conditions for the enduring defeat of ISIS in the Middle Euphrates River Valley, Syria, Jan. 20 - 27, 2019... MORE