"U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces and Iraqi Security Forces conducted a partnered raid in Western Iraq in the early hours of Aug. 29, resulting in the death of 15 ISIS operatives," CENTCOM said in a statement on X.
It said the militants were armed with numerous weapons, grenades, and explosive 'suicide' belts.
No civilian casualties were reported, CENTCOM said.
*Also known as IS or ISIS, a terrorist organization banned in Russia
*Also known as IS or ISIS, a terrorist organization banned in Russia