TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Iraqi Hashd al-Sha’abi forces launched a new counter-terrorism operation in southern Samarra on Sunday.

Iraqi Hashd al-Sha’abi forces launched a new counter-terrorism operation in southern Samarra on Sunday, Baghdad Today reported.

The operation was reportedly launched in the south of Samarra to eliminate the remnant of ISIL terrorists.

A number of ISIL elements have been arrested so far during the operation, which began in the Yathrib district.

The detainees were involved in a number of terrorist operations against Iraqi soldiers and civilians.

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