Iraqi warplanes destroy ISIS position in country’s east
Iraqi F-16 fighter jets conducted two airstrikes in the eastern Diyala province, successfully destroying an ISIS position. The operation was coordinated via military intelligence following the recent conclusion of the US-led coalition's mission in Iraq.
Why it matters
Demonstrates Iraq's ongoing efforts to maintain security independently following the withdrawal of international coalition forces.
WORLD TÜRKİYE ECONOMY POLITICS ENERGY TECHNOLOGY Middle East Iraqi warplanes destroy ISIS position in country’s east - F-16 fighter jets carry out 2 airstrikes based on military intelligence, with no immediate word on casualties Tarek Chouiref 12 October 2026 • Update : 12 October 2026 İSTANBUL Iraqi F-16 fighter jets carried out two airstrikes that destroyed a position used by the ISIS (Daesh) terrorist group in the eastern province of Diyala, security officials said Sunday.
The strikes targeted the group in the Narin area, according to a statement by Iraq's Security Media Cell carried by the official Iraqi News Agency (INA).
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