It’s reported that the U.S. took part in a joint effort with Iraqi forces on Saturday to eliminate key ISIS leaders in the western desert area of Iraq. Initially, Iraqi officials announced the raid without mentioning help from their U.S. counterparts, but the military’s Central Command has since come forth about their part in the task:
“This operation targeted ISIS leaders to disrupt and degrade ISIS’ ability to plan, organize, and conduct attacks against Iraqi civilians, as well as U.S. citizens, allies, and partners throughout the region and beyond,” Central Command said, using an acronym for the militant group. “Iraqi Security Forces continue to further exploit the locations raided.”
In the raid, seven U.S. personnel were injured, but all are reportedly in stable condition:
A U.S. defense official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss details of the operation yet to be made public, told The Associated Press that five American troops were wounded in the raid, while two others suffered injuries from falls during the operation. One who suffered a fall was transported out of the region, while one of the wounded was evacuated for further treatment, the official said.
There were no reported civilian casualties. […]
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