15 IS affiliates killed, 7 US troops injured in Iraq

KABUL (Pajhwok): Seven American troops were injured during a joint operation with Iraqi forces against Daesh affiliates.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces conducted partnered raid with the Iraqi Security Forces in Iraq, resulting in the killing of 15 Islamic State members.

“The ISIS element was armed with numerous weapons, grenades, and explosive "suicide" belts," CENTCOM said. It also added that there were no indications of civilian casualties in the raid, Reuters reported.

Seven American troops were injured in the joint raid, the Associated Press reported later citing the US Military.

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