PMF launches a joint security operation in Diyala

Security

13-10-2022, 10:27

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INA- BAGHDAD

Popular Mobilization Forces PMF announced Thursday the launch of a large-scale search operation southwest of Khanaqin district, Diyala Governorate.

The commander of the Diyala Operations Sector of the Popular Mobilization, Talib al-Moussawi, said in a statement, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "a force from the army and the Diyala Operations Command of the Popular Mobilization began today, with a wide inspection operation that included several areas in Wadi al-Thalab, southwest of Khanaqin district, Diyala Governorate."

He added that "the operation was launched from three main axes, aimed at securing the area, Wadi al-Thalab, in pursuit of ISIS remnants and destroying its hideouts."

He added, "This operation comes within a series of pre-emptive operations aimed at securing the categorical responsibility and preventing its exploitation by terrorists."