US: 1 coalition member killed in ISIS operations in Iraq

Published January 7th, 2025 - 10:16 GMT
One Coalition member was killed and two were wounded from two different nations
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivers remarks during the opening session at the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Ministerial at the U.S. State Department on September 30, 2024 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP

WASHINGTON

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Monday that the military operations against Daesh/ISIS in Iraq in the last seven days led to the death of a coalition member.

"One Coalition member was killed and two were wounded from two different nations. There were no injuries to U.S. personnel or damage to U.S. equipment," CENTCOM said in a statement.

CENTCOM said it conducted operations in Iraq and Syria, from Dec. 30 to Jan. 6, along with its partner forces.

Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, CENTCOM commander, said partnered operations are "critical" to preventing the terrorist group from taking advantage of the changing security environment in the region.

"The enduring defeat of ISIS is a global effort that relies on our Coalition, allies, and partners. U.S. Central Command remains committed to aggressively pursuing these terrorists that threaten the region, our allies, and our citizens," he said.

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