The Iraqi Ministry of Defense issued a statement on the 4th saying that during a search operation carried out by the Iraqi security forces in the western desert region of Iraq, an improvised explosive device left behind by the extremist group “Islamic State” exploded, killing 2 soldiers and injuring 2 soldiers. The statement said that the wounded have been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, and the military continues to carry out operations in the region to search for the remaining members of the extremist group.

The Iraqi Ministry of Defense issued a statement on the 4th saying that during a search operation carried out by the Iraqi security forces in the western desert region of Iraq, an improvised explosive device left behind by the extremist group “Islamic State” exploded, killing 2 soldiers and injuring 2 soldiers. The statement said that the wounded have been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, and the military continues to carry out operations in the region to search for the remaining members of the extremist group.