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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... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

Air Strike Update: Daesh denied island safe haven
September 10, 2019 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – Coalition Forces and the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service deny Daesh a safe haven during air strikes on Qanus Island located in the Salah ad Din Province, Sept. 10, 2019.Follow-on ground clearance operations are currently taking place by the 2nd Iraqi Special Operations Forces Battalion to destroy a major transit hub for Daesh... MORE

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... MORE

SDF Still Focused on Defeating Daesh
August 31, 2019 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and the Syrian Democratic Forces detained more than 225 suspected Daesh fighters in the last 4 months and removed 4,000 pounds of explosives from the battlefield during the last two months.Regional security in northeast Syria is essential for stability and reconstruction... MORE

The Syrian Democratic Forces continue to lead back clearance efforts across northeast Syria and have allowed a sense of normalcy to return to many villages from Busayrah to Baghouz as displaced residents being returning to their homes. In addition, nearly 2,000 IEDs have been cleared, and thousands of devices are awaiting destruction. Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve remains committed to supporting our partners as the work to bring peace and stability to the region and defeat Daesh.

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,... MORE

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... MORE

Operation Inherent Resolve Casualty
August 10, 2019 — SOUTHWEST ASIA – One U.S. service member died today during an Iraqi Security Force mission in Ninewah province, Iraq, while advising and accompanying the ISF during a planned operation. The name of the service member will be withheld until notification of next of kin. MORE