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Live Fire Exercises in Iraq for December
December 15, 2022 — BAGHDAD, Iraq – On Dec. 15, 2022, Coalition Forces will be conducting an operational exercise near the Khalidiyah and Erbil regions in Iraq to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...