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Two High-Value Targets Arrested in Syria per Iraqi Request

Iraqi security forces, with the support of the international coalition, conducted a special operation in Syrian territory, arresting two individuals wanted by the Iraqi judiciary. The operation was carried out by the elite 'Falcons' unit.


Two High-Value Targets Arrested in Syria per Iraqi Request

The Iraqi Security Media Cell announced that two high-value targets wanted by the Iraqi judiciary have been arrested in a special operation conducted by the Falcons cell within Syrian territory, in coordination with the Syrian side and with the support of the international coalition. The Joint Operations Command of Iraq announced the successful execution of an airdrop operation in Syrian territory, which resulted in the arrest of individuals wanted by the Iraqi judiciary. The statement noted that 'under the direction and follow-up of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and through a special operation by the men of the Falcons intelligence cell of the Federal Intelligence and Investigation Agency in the Ministry of Interior, an air-transported force from this heroic cell, in coordination with Syrian security forces and with technical support and assistance from the international coalition, managed to carry out the airdrop.'