Overview

• Iraqi forces conducted a successful operation in the Hamrin Mountains, targeting a major IS headquarters.
• The killed IS leader was identified as Dschassim al-Masruai Abu Abdel Kadir, alongside eight other senior IS figures.
• Large quantities of weapons, ammunition, and bomb-making facilities were discovered at the site.
• Despite military defeats, IS remains active with around 2,500 fighters in Iraq and Syria, continuing to execute attacks.
• The U.S. and Iraq have agreed to conclude their joint mission against IS next year, transitioning to a bilateral security partnership.