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International
The United States military completed a major transfer of ISIS prisoners from Syria to Iraq, moving over 5,000 fighters in recent weeks. Iraqi authorities announced they have received over 2,200 detainees and have begun investigations. Concurrently, US F-16 fighter jets carried out airstrikes against two ISIS hideouts in western Nineveh province. This military action occurred amid reported US threats to Iraq concerning political influence and sovereignty.
Separately, the German armed forces, the Bundeswehr, are scaling back their military presence by reducing troop numbers in northern Iraq.
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JO/LB/SYThe United States military has transferred thousands of ISIS detainees from prisons in northeastern Syria to Iraq. Reports indicate more than 5,000 fighters have been moved, with Iraq's government confirming the receipt of over 2,200 individuals. This transfer comes as ISIS has declared a 'new phase' of operations, launching daily attacks in Syria that have killed Syrian government personnel. The U.S. military has also conducted dozens of airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria in recent weeks.
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Feb 25 — Feb 26
IQAirstrikes have targeted sites linked to Iraqi militias, including an attack on an Iraqi base that killed at least two people and strikes near Baghdad that also killed at least two. In response, the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah has vowed retaliation for the attacks, indicating an escalation in regional violence targeting proxy forces.
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Feb 28
USplace:middle east
Feb 19 — Feb 28
ILIsrael has launched strikes targeting Iran, leading Iraq to close its airspace in response to the regional escalation. Iranian proxy forces have threatened retaliation following the US-Israel strikes, signaling heightened cross-border tensions and potential for wider conflict involving regional actors.
place:iraq
Feb 28
DEThe German armed forces, known as the Bundeswehr, are reducing their number of troops in northern Iraq. This involves scaling back their military presence in the region.
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Feb 4
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Feb 9
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