The joint operation of the Iraqi army and al-Hashd al-Shaabi (Iraqi popular forces) forces began with the aim of identifying and destroying ISIS terrorist elements near the country's borders with Syria.

Iran Press/Middle East: By carrying out the operation on the Iraqi-Syrian border, the remnants of the remaining ISIS terrorist elements will be cleared. 

The Iraqi Air Force is supporting the joint operation of the army and Hashd al-Shaabi forces.

Despite the defeat of the ISIS terrorist group in Iraq, a number of members of this group are still present in different parts of the country and carrying out terrorist attacks in a scattered manner.

The Iraqi Hashd al-Shaabi forces have carried out several operations to clear various parts of the country of terrorist groups, which are still ongoing.

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