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Condolence Statement by CJTF-OIR Commander
December 14, 2022 — We extend our sincere condolences to the family and colleagues of Kurdistan Commando Forces commander and brave Peshmerga martyr, Akam Omar. We mourn the loss of a dedicated professional and honor the service he exemplified to the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. - Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane, Commander of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve... MORE

Fifth Anniversary of Iraq's Liberation and Victory Over ISIS
December 10, 2022 — Today marks the fifth anniversary of Iraq's liberation and victory over ISIS control. During their fight against ISIS, Iraqi Security Forces demonstrated courage, heroism and sacrifice to defend their country. The battle for Mosul, the capital of the so-called caliphate, was significant and terrifying. Women, children, and the elderly were not spared from the brutality of ISIS, an enemy that does not possess an iota of mercy or humanity. With the support of the Global Coalition, the Iraqi government and the Iraqi Security Forces mounted an operation... MORE

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, commander of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, speaks during a transfer of authority ceremony at Baghdad, Iraq, Sep. 8, 2022. CJTF-OIR remains steadfast in its commitment to support partner forces in designated areas of Iraq and Syria as they secure the enduring defeat of Da’esh and prevent the group’s reemergence. (U.S Army photo by Sgt. Julio Hernandez)