US-Iraq joint military operation kills four ISIS leaders and 14 operatives

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that the operation specifically targeted key ISIS figures responsible for military and technical operations. Among the leaders killed were Ahmad Hamid Husayn Abd-al-Jalil al-Ithawi, Abu Hammam, Abu-‘Ali al-Tunisi, and Shakir Abud Ahmad al-Issawi. This coordinated effort underscores the ongoing commitment of U.S. and Iraqi forces to combat ISIS and prevent its resurgence, as the group continues to pose a threat to regional stability and security. CENTCOM emphasized that such operations are crucial for degrading ISIS’s ability to plan and execute attacks against both Iraqi civilians and international partners.

Operation Details

• Date of Raid: August 29, 2024
• Location: Western Iraq
• Casualties: 14 ISIS operatives killed, including 4 leaders

Strategic Importance

This operation reflects a broader strategy to maintain pressure on ISIS, which has been responsible for numerous terrorist attacks globally. The action aligns with U.S. military objectives in the region, as articulated by General Michael Erik Kurilla, who affirmed CENTCOM’s commitment to the enduring defeat of ISIS. The operation also highlights the importance of collaboration between U.S. forces and Iraqi Security Forces in addressing the ongoing threat posed by ISIS in Iraq and beyond.