CENTCOM: Rapid strikes against ISIS in Iraq and Syria
Shafaq News/ On Thursday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced its support for Iraqi forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) during joint operations targeting ISIS remnants between May 21 and 27.
In a statement, CENTCOM confirmed that six anti-ISIS operations were conducted—five in Iraq and one in Syria—resulting in the killing of two ISIS members and the arrest of two others, including a senior leader. Several weapons caches were also seized during the raids.
“These operations aim to degrade ISIS’s ability to regroup, plan, and launch attacks against civilians, coalition forces, and regional partners,” the statement read.
In Syria, the SDF, with CENTCOM’s backing, carried out an operation near Deir ez-Zor on May 21–22, which led to the arrest of an ISIS member.
In Iraq, US-supported security operations took place in Saladin, Kirkuk, and Fallujah during the same period. Operating in an advisory and intelligence-sharing capacity, CENTCOM assisted Iraqi security forces in conducting raids that led to the destruction of multiple ISIS positions, the confiscation of weapons and ammunition, the seizure of valuable intelligence materials, the killing of two ISIS members, and the capture of a senior group figure.
“These operations highlight CENTCOM’s and our coalition partners’ ongoing commitment to the enduring defeat of ISIS in the region,” said CENTCOM Commander General Michael Erik Kurilla.
CENTCOM Supports Partner Forces During Defeat ISIS Operations in Iraq and SyriaU.S. Central Command forces supported partner forces in operations in Iraq and Syria, May 21-27, in support of the ongoing Defeat ISIS campaign.USCENTCOM forces supported six D-ISIS operations,… pic.twitter.com/Pi73LzpWOi
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) June 4, 2025
Meanwhile, the Iraqi Ministry of Defense announced the arrest of three ISIS members in Kirkuk, including key figures involved in logistical support and terrorist operations.
According to the ministry, the first detainee served as ISIS’s logistics officer, the second was affiliated with the so-called “Diwan al-Jund” and had participated in several attacks targeting security forces, while the third acted as a transporter and financier for ISIS elements.
