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Condolence Statement from Lt. Gen. Pat White
March 10, 2020 — "On behalf of the military Coalition, I send my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Moises A. Navas and Gunnery Sgt. Diego D. Pongo. Their courage to confront the evil of ISIS, while advising Iraqi Security Forces, in close combat is a testament to the Coalition’s steadfast commitment to achieve our goal to defeat ISIS permanently. Moises and Diego made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedoms and protect our way of life; they will not be forgotten."...

U.S. service members killed in Iraq
March 9, 2020 — Two U.S. service members were killed by enemy forces while advising and accompanying Iraqi Security Forces during a mission to eliminate an ISIS terrorist stronghold in a mountainous area of north central Iraq, March 8. The names of the service members are withheld pending next of kin notification, in accordance with U.S. Department of Defense policy...

CJTF-OIR Statement on the ongoing Defeat Daesh Mission
January 5, 2020 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – Our first priority is protecting all Coalition personnel committed to the defeat of Daesh...

One U.S. contractor killed in rocket attack on Iraqi base in Kirkuk
December 28, 2019 — One U.S. civilian contractor was killed and several U.S. service members and Iraqi personnel were wounded in a rocket attack on an Iraqi military base in Kirkuk hosting Coalition troops, on Dec. 27 at 7:20 p.m. (Iraqi time). Iraqi Security Forces are leading the response and investigation. Further information will be released as it becomes available...

Knock, knock: Iraqi commandos raid home of ISIS-affiliated terrorist
December 20, 2019 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – Dec. 19, 2019, Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service, partnered with the Coalition, detained Nasir Qahtan Al-Ubayd, a Daesh affiliate responsible for terrorist activities in Anbar Province, Iraq...

Coalition calls for reduced tensions in Iraq
October 3, 2019 — BAGHDAD, Iraq – “The Coalition is monitoring reports of protests. We call on all sides to reduce tensions and reject violence. The loss of life and injuries—among civilians and Iraqi Security Forces—is deeply concerning. We believe that peaceful, public rallies are a fundamental element of all democracies; there is no place for violence in those...

Coalition Statement on Attack in Baghdad
September 24, 2019 — BAGHDAD, Iraq -- "The CJTF-OIR continues to work by, with, and through our Iraqi Security Forces partners to ensure the enduring defeat of Daesh (ISIS). There have been no claims of responsibility for the recent attack in Baghdad, and no Coalition or US-occupied facility was struck; but we take this incident seriously as do our Iraqi Security...

Statement on Security Mechanism Implementation – Ground Patrols
September 8, 2019 — "Today, U.S. and Turkish military forces conducted a joint ground patrol inside the security mechanism area in northeast Syria. Our allies observed first-hand progress on destroyed YPG fortifications and areas where YPG elements voluntarily departed the area. Today's patrol maintained security within the area and demonstrates our continued...

Statement on Recent Attacks in Iraq
August 27, 2019 — Department of Defense Chief Pentagon Spokesperson Jonathan R. Hoffman provided the following statement (August 26, 2019): Statement on Recent Attacks in Iraq U.S. forces did not conduct the recent attack on a convoy or any recent attacks that resulted in the explosion of ammunition storage facilities in Iraq. Statements to the contrary are false,...

CJTF Immediately Complies with Iraqi Prime Minister Airspace Order
August 16, 2019 — Senior leaders from Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve met with Iraqi Ministry of Defence officials to discuss Prime Minister Abdul-Mahdi’s recent guidance regarding airspace usage.As guests within Iraq’s sovereign borders, CJTF-OIR complies with all Iraqi laws and direction from the Government of Iraq. The U.S.-led coalition...