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  1. ISIS overran territory in Iraq while the region faced conflict with Iranian factions and a US Consulate was targeted.
  2. Iran-backed militias are operating in Iraq while ISIS exploits the security vacuum in the country.
  3. Iran-backed PMF forces are engaged in fighting against Islamic State groups in various Iraqi cities.

Iraq was involved in the war against the Islamic State group, starting August 1, 2026.

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Aug 19
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Iraq was involved in the war against the Islamic State group, starting August 1, 2026.

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IraqIslamic State

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  1. Islamic State aims to create a caliphate across Iraq.Sub-event
  2. On September 27, 2016, the Islamic State used chemical gas against US troops operating in Iraq.Sub-event
  3. Former members of the Islamic State are being investigated and are subject to the Iraqi judicial process.Sub-event
  4. Iraq's involvement in the war against the Islamic State group.1 source

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Iran-backed PMF forces are engaged in fighting against Islamic State groups in various Iraqi cities. All 1 developments

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