ISIL

CENTCOM reports multiple air, ground operations in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – US Central Command (CENTCOM) says its forces carried out several air and ground attacks in southern Syria between November 24 and 27, claiming the strikes targeted and destroyed ISIL positions near Damascus.

Pakistani cleric shot dead in in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI) provincial council member Hafiz Maulana Abdul Salam Arif was shot dead by unidentified motorcyclists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Charsadda district on Tuesday, according to a police officer.

PMF dismantles ISIL-affiliated terrorist cell in Iraq's Anbar

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) have identified and dismantled a terrorist cell linked to ISIL in the western province of Anbar, according to security sources.

Senior ISIL leader detained in Syria's Aleppo

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) arrested a senior ISIL leader in a joint operation with the US-led Global Coalition east of Aleppo, marking the second high-level arrest in as many days.

US to scale back military mission in Iraq

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The Pentagon has introduced plans to reduce its military presence in Iraq.

ISIL attack targets Kurdish forces in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – ISIL terrorists attacked a patrol of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Syria's Deir ez-Zor countryside, killing one and wounding two others.

Iraq Intelligence dismantles terrorist network linked to ISIL

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Iraq’s intelligence services announced they had dismantled a network linked to Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) terrorists responsible for moving fighters and funds inside the country.

Iran executes ISIL terrorist after supreme court approval

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Iran has executed an ISIL terrorist who planned terror attacks inside the country after receiving training in Syria and Iraq.

Iraq renews call for global recognition of Yazidi genocide

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Iraqi Foreign Ministry Sunday reiterated its call for international recognition of the atrocities committed against the Yazidi community as acts of genocide, while urging global cooperation for the release of abducted Yazidis.

At least 21 killed in attack on Congo church

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – At least 21 people were killed on Sunday in an attack on church premises in eastern Congo by ISIL-backed rebels, according to a civil society leader.

Turkey detains 150 suspects with links to ISIL terrorists

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Turkish law enforcement authorities have detained 153 people on suspicion of participating in the activities of the ISIL terrorists, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced.

Iran hangs 9 ISIL over 2018 terrorist plot

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Iran has executed 9 ISIL members over the 2018 terrorist plot in Western Iran on Tuesday.

Afghan forces, ISIL exchange fire near Kabul airport

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – A news source on Monday reported an exchange of fire between Afghan interim government forces and ISIL terrorist group near Kabul Airport.

Iraqi PM hails Iran's assistance in fighting ISIL

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani hailed Iran’s support for Baghdad in its fight against the ISIL terrorist group.

Tehran keen to cooperate with Kabul to resolve issues

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has told Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister that Iran is ready to expand cooperation with its neighboring country in an “environment of understanding” in order for the existing issues.

Tajik FM:

Palestinian issue has always enjoyed paramount importance

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Foreign Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin says that the current situation in West Asian region including Palestine is always of particular importance.

9 senior ISIL ringleaders killed in Iraq

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Nine senior ISIL ringleaders were killed across Iraq in the early months of 2025, according to a parliamentary source.

Pentagon confirms reduction of military contingent in Syria

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The US Department of Defense has confirmed its intention to reduce the military contingent in Syria to less than 1,000 troops in the coming months.

ISIL-affiliated terrorist team dismantled in Kordestan prov.

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – A terrorist team affiliated with the ISIL terrorist group was dismantled in Iran’s Kordestan province on Monday.

Trump claims US has apprehended top ISIS-K terrorist

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – President Donald Trump announced Tuesday evening that the US is transporting a “top terrorist” involved in the 2021 bombing at Kabul airport’s Abbey Gate in Afghanistan.

CENTCOM says it targeted ISIL leader in Syria

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – The US Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed that it carried out an airstrike in northwestern Syria.

Al-Julani's regime claim to have detained ISIL ringleader

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – A senior ISIL ringleader, Abu al-Harith al-Iraqi, responsible for coordinating terrorist attacks, has been arrested by the security forces under the control of the al-Julani regime in Syria.

Iran at forefront of fight against al-Qaeda, ISIL: Envoy

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to Yemen has reaffirmed Tehran’s steadfast commitment to regional peace and stability, emphasizing the country’s influential and leading role in combating ISIL terrorist group and al-Qaeda across West Asia.

Iraqi Air Force Strikes ISIL Hideout in Kirkuk

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Iraq’s Air Force launched a precision airstrike on an ISIL hideout in Kirkuk, targeting terrorist remnants based on intelligence reports.

Iraqi forces destroy 3 ISIL terrorist group’s hideouts

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The local media in Iraq on Wednesday announced the destruction of three ISIL terrorist group’s hideouts and also the arrest of several ISIL leaders in various regions of the country.

ISIL kill at least 20 Nigerian soldiers

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – At least 20 Nigerian soldiers have been reportedly killed in a suspected attack by fighters from the ISIL affiliate in West Africa Province (ISWAP).

ISIL-controlled land expands within Syria: Iraqi FM warns

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) –Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has raised alarms over escalating risk of ISIL resurgence in Syria, warning of group’s growing territorial control and weapons acquisition following fall of ex-Syrian President Bashar Assad.

CENTCOM commander visits Syria

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla traveled to Syria on Thursday to engage in talks.