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ISIS Attack Kills Two Soldiers in Iraq's Salahuddin Province

Iraqi security forces inspect the site of an explosion in Sadr City district of Baghdad, Iraq July 19, 2021. REUTERS/Wissam Al-Okaili
Iraqi security forces inspect the site of an explosion in Sadr City district of Baghdad, Iraq July 19, 2021. REUTERS/Wissam Al-Okaili
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ISIS Attack Kills Two Soldiers in Iraq's Salahuddin Province

Iraqi security forces inspect the site of an explosion in Sadr City district of Baghdad, Iraq July 19, 2021. REUTERS/Wissam Al-Okaili
Iraqi security forces inspect the site of an explosion in Sadr City district of Baghdad, Iraq July 19, 2021. REUTERS/Wissam Al-Okaili

Two Iraqi soldiers have been killed and three others injured in an ISIS attack in Iraq’s northern province of Salahuddin, a police officer said on Wednesday.

“Unidentified gunmen believed to be affiliated with the ISIS terror group attacked the headquarters of the 66th Army Brigade in the Mutaibija area in the northern part of the province,” the source said.

He added that reinforcements were dispatched to the site as ISIS members fled the area.

Iraq declared victory over ISIS in 2017, however, the group continues to launch attacks against army and PMF positions, leaving casualties and causing material damages.

According to security experts, ISIS remains active in Diyala, Kirkuk, and Salahuddin.

Two days ago, an attack took place in a popular market in Sadr City, causing more than 100 deaths and injuries. The Iraqi authorities held the group responsible for the attack.

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Israel Renews Push to Advance on Lebanon’s Khiam from Three Fronts

Israeli soldiers carry the military coffin of one of their own killed in southern Lebanon battles (AFP)
Israeli soldiers carry the military coffin of one of their own killed in southern Lebanon battles (AFP)
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Israel Renews Push to Advance on Lebanon’s Khiam from Three Fronts

Israeli soldiers carry the military coffin of one of their own killed in southern Lebanon battles (AFP)
Israeli soldiers carry the military coffin of one of their own killed in southern Lebanon battles (AFP)

Israeli forces renewed their attempts to enter Lebanon’s Khiam, launching attacks from three directions: south, east, and northeast, late Tuesday.
The goal was to reach the city's strategic center, alongside efforts to extend control from Shmaa to the coastal road, which began last week but has yet to secure the high ground overlooking Tyre.
The military expanded its attacks to the northeastern edge of the city, near Ibl al-Saqi, in an attempt to encircle Khiam from all sides.
This followed earlier efforts to advance from the east, near Wazzani, and from the south, near the Metulla settlement. This is the first major attack since the previous one two weeks ago, which ended in failure and a retreat by Israeli forces.
Lebanese sources following the battle said the new Israeli assault is advancing from three directions, targeting six key points in an attempt to break through.
These include areas south of Khiam, such as the Sarda region and Wadi al-Asafir, as well as al-Hamamis Hill southeast of the city.
Two other points to the east are being targeted to reach the Khiam prison and city, with a new route added from the northeast, near Ibl al-Saqi, to flank the city from the east.
The sources also reported Israeli airstrikes targeting possible missile sites supporting the defenders, especially in areas near Khiam, such as the Litani River region and the valleys of Deirmimas and Zawtar.
Fierce close-range clashes broke out, with both sides using rifles, rockets, and grenades. The attacking forces were unable to reach the city center and instead repositioned at the outskirts, particularly east of Khiam.
Hezbollah’s Al-Manar TV reported that the Israeli military has stepped up its attacks on Khiam and the surrounding areas, carrying out more than 60 airstrikes and drone attacks, as well as over 130 artillery shells.
This follows the failure of an earlier assault 10 days ago. Hezbollah fighters clashed with Israeli forces near Wadi al-Khayam, south of the city, using rifles, rocket-propelled grenades, and targeting two Merkava tanks with guided missiles, destroying them and killing or injuring those inside.
The Israeli forces then partially withdrew from their positions for the second time.
Hezbollah also confirmed it had targeted Israeli military positions south of Khiam with missiles for the second time.
Meanwhile, the Israeli military released footage showing forces advancing at night in areas believed to be on the way to Khiam.