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2021-07-06 Iraq
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PMF surrounds ISIS terrorists in western al-Anbar, ISIS big turban tied up, more about air base attack
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 [SHAFAQ] Forces of al-Hashd al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilization Forces-PMF) besieged a territory where ISIS movements were identified in western al-Anbar.
In a statement issued on Monday, the commander of the PMF Operations in al-Anbar, Qasim Musleh, said, "a joint force of the PMF brigades 13,17,18, and 19 circles al-Ratka which witnessed movements of the terrorist organization of ISIS," hinting at the attacks that targeted the PMF fighters earlier today.
"The remnants of the ISIS terrorist organization targeted a water truck without causing injuries," he added, "our forces besieged the area in which the gunnies are located and exchanged fire with them."
ISIS's media official arrested in al-Anbar
[SHAFAQ] The Security Media Cell reported that the official of the ISIS media platform had been arrested while he was trying to enter al-Heet district in al-Anbar.
The cell said in a statement that the security forces set up an ambush for the terrorist and were able to arrest him.
According to the statement, the arrested was handed over to the concerned authorities.
The Security Media Cell discloses new details about the Ain Al-Assad Air Base attack
[SHAFAQ] The Security Media Cell issued a statement regarding the Ain al-Assad Air Base attack, west of al-Anbar.
The cell said in a statement that the security forces opened an investigation into the incident.
The security forces seized a vehicle left behind in al-Heet carrying the launchpad that launched the attacks on the base, according to the statement.
Earlier today, Katyusha rockets reportedly landed inside the Ain al-Asad airbase in western Iraq.
A source told Shafaq News agency that the airbase hosting U.S. and other international forces was targeted by a rocket, without leaving any casualties.
An initial report by the U.S.-led Coalition said, "At approx. 2:45 PM local time, Ain al-Assad Air Base was attacked by three rockets. The rockets landed on the base perimeter."
"There are no injuries and damage is being assessed," it added.
On April 8, the air base was bombarded by 24 rockets but no party grabbed credit of the attack. The United States accuses Iran-backed gangs of launching regular rocket attacks against its troops and interests in Iraq. 
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Posted by Fred 2021-07-06 00:00||
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