US-Iraqi Raid in Central Iraq Kills ISIS Leaders

Two U.S. service members were injured in a joint operation with Iraqi forces targeting ISIS leaders in central Iraq, resulting in the deaths of multiple ISIS operatives. The injured troops are reported to be in stable condition following the raid, which was part of a series of operations aimed at degrading ISIS leadership. The raids come as the U.S. and Iraq continue their efforts to dismantle the remnants of ISIS, despite the group's reduced power compared to its peak in the mid-2010s. The operation reflects ongoing collaboration between U.S. Central Command and Iraqi security forces, with a focus on countering terrorism threats in the region. The Pentagon is conducting post-mission analysis to confirm details of the raid, including the identities of those killed. The U.S. maintains about 2,500 troops in Iraq to prevent an ISIS resurgence, alongside 900 in eastern Syria for similar missions.