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“We are worried about a re-emergence of Takfiri terrorists, particularly ISIS, in Iraq,” Seyed Abbas Mousavi said at a press conference on Monday.

On a recent rise in the terrorist attacks in Iraq, the spokesman said, “We presume that this issue is connected with the Iraqi Parliament’s legitimate request for the withdrawal of the US from that country.”

The US is now under the pressure of the Iraqi nation to leave the Arab country, so Washington may be seeking to replenish and strengthen the terrorist groups, like Daesh, in order to remain in Iraq or postpone its withdrawal, Mousavi added.

“We will provide Iraq with whatever assistance it requests from Iran,” he further underlined.

At least 10 members of the Hashd al-Shaabi forces (PMU) were killed in a coordinated attack carried out by Daesh in Iraq’s Salahuddin province on Saturday.

Daesh has intensified its attacks in Iraq amid Baghdad’s call on the US to pull out its forces from the Arab country.

In a vote on January 5, the Iraqi parliament called for an end to the presence of all foreign troops, including Americans.

The vote came two days after the US military – acting on US President Donald Trump’s order – launched a fatal drone strike on senior Iranian anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani upon his arrival in the Iraqi capital at the invitation of the Baghdad government.

The attack also claimed the lives of Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the second-in-command of the PMU, and eight other Iranian and Iraqi people.

Washington has threatened sanctions should US troops be expelled instead of heeding the Iraqi parliament’s call to end the occupation of the country.

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“Iran supports Iraq’s efforts in the fight against terrorism and the establishment of peace and stability in the country and condemns any attempt for destabilizing Iraq,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said in a statement.

Mousavi slammed the “cowardly act” by ISIS terrorists that led to the killing of at least 10 fighters of the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) or Hashd al-Sha’abi in the Salahuddin town of Mekeeshfa and the city of Balad.

The spokesman expressed hope that Iraq would get rid of the remnants of “vicious terrorist group” as soon as possible with joint efforts of the Iraqi government and people.

Hashd al-Sha’abi said its forces had killed and wounded a number of ISIS elements and pushed them back.

Iraq’s Prime Minister-designate Mustafa al-Kadhimi paid tribute to families of the victims.

“It is with great sadness, we received news of the martyrdom of a group heroes from among the Hashd al-Sha’abi who died defending their homeland.”

Reviving ISIS

Iraq’s Badr Organization, which is part of the PMU, said the US and Saudi Arabia are seeking to reactivate ISIS, adding that recent attacks by the terrorist group serve that aim.

Speaking to Arabic-language Al-Maalomah news agency, Mohammed Mahdi al-Bayati, a senior leader in the Badr Organization, revealed fresh attempts by Washington and Riyadh to facilitate the return of fugitive ISIS terrorists to Iraq.

The latest deadly terrorist attacks, which were conducted on Iraqi soil with the US and Saudi backing, were part of a plot to bring ISIS back, he added.

Bayati also noted that renewed US-Saudi support for Daesh is similar to that of 2014 when the terrorist outfit unleashed a campaign of death and destruction in Iraq and overran vast swathes in lightning attacks.

He further raised concerns about possible terrorist attacks in the provinces of Salahuddin, Kirkuk, and Anbar.

Mohanad Najim Aleqabi, the director-general of the Hash al-Sha’abi media war, told Al Maydeen TV channel that the ISIS attack in Salahuddin was carried out from four fronts.

Some of the equipment used by ISIS elements were new, he said, adding that most terror groups entered Iraq from Syria after the US facilitated their passage.

The fresh ISIS attack comes at a time when American forces are required to leave Iraq based on a parliamentary resolution approved in January following the US assassination of senior Iranian anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.

The US has not only defied calls to withdraw from Iraq but also reinforced its military presence there by deploying troops and equipment.

Press TV contributed to this story.

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The attack on PMU forces in the province just north of the capital Baghdad was one of the largest ISIS attacks since the terrorist group was defeated in December 2017.

The final casualty count on both sides remains unknown, but there were unconfirmed reports showing a higher number of fatalities.

Iraq forces and PMU are now taking control of the situation, pushing back the Takfiri militants.

The government has also sent reinforcement to supplement efforts and prepare for possible retaliatory attacks.

Daesh has intensified its attacks in Iraq amid Baghdad’s call on the US to pull out its forces from the Arab country.

In a vote on January 5, the Iraqi parliament called for an end to the presence of all foreign troops, including Americans.

The vote came two days after the US military – acting on US President Donald Trump’s order – launched a fatal drone strike on senior Iranian anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani upon his arrival in the Iraqi capital at the invitation of the Baghdad government.

The attack also claimed the lives of Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the second-in-command of the PMU, and eight other Iranian and Iraqi people.

Washington has threatened sanctions should US troops be expelled instead of heeding the Iraqi parliament’s call to end the occupation of the country.

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The ISIS terrorists’ hideouts on the island of Abdul Aziz, located in the middle of the Tigris River west of al-Dour district in Salahuddin province in the north, were targeted on Tuesday, the Iraqi military said in a statement.

It added that more than 14 Daesh militants were killed following the strikes. Three hideouts were also destroyed by the Arab country’s jets.

Daesh has intensified its attacks in Iraq amid Baghdad’s call on the US to pull out its forces from the Arab country.

In a vote on January 5, the Iraqi parliament called for an end to the presence of all foreign troops, including Americans.

The vote came two days after the US military – acting on US President Donald Trump’s order – launched a fatal drone strike on senior Iranian anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani upon his arrival in the Iraqi capital at the invitation of the Baghdad government.

The attack also claimed the lives of Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the second-in-command of Iraq’s PMU or Hashd al-Sha’abi, along with eight other Iranian and Iraqi people.

Washington has threatened sanctions should US troops be expelled instead of heeding the Iraqi parliament’s call to end the occupation of the country.

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Commander of the operation, Lieutenant General Mohammad Jasem, said on Sunday that at least 13 ISIS militants were killed as Iraq military aircraft launched precision strikes against their hideouts across Salahuddin.

He added that dozens of the terrorists’ hideouts were also destroyed during the strikes.

In a separate development early on Monday, five Iraqi servicemen were killed and injured after Daesh militants targeted their military posts in the city of Baqubah in Diyala province.

Daesh has intensified its attacks in Iraq amid Baghdad’s call on the US to pull out its forces from the Arab country.

In a vote on January 5, the Iraqi parliament called for an end to the presence of all foreign troops, including Americans.

The vote came two days after the US military – acting on US President Donald Trump’s order – launched a fatal drone strike on senior Iranian anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani upon his arrival in the Iraqi capital at the invitation of the Baghdad government.

The attack also claimed the lives of Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the second-in-command of Iraq’s PMU or Hashd al-Sha’abi, along with eight other Iranian and Iraqi people.

Washington has threatened sanctions should US troops be expelled instead of heeding the Iraqi parliament’s call to end the occupation of the country.

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The officer, speaking on condition of anonymity to Anadolu news agency, said the ISIS terrorists attacked the camp in Al-Karmah town, east of Anbar, early on Wednesday, using light and heavy weapons.

The assault left one soldier dead and two others injured, he added.

ISIS has intensified its attacks in Iraq amid Baghdad’s call on the US to pull out its forces from the Arab country.

In a vote on January 5, the Iraqi parliament called for an end to the presence of all foreign troops, including Americans.

The vote came two days after the US military – acting on US President Donald Trump’s order – launched a fatal drone strike on senior Iranian anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani upon his arrival in the Iraqi capital at the invitation of the Baghdad government.

The attack also claimed the lives of Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the second-in-command of Iraq’s PMU or Hashd al-Sha’abi, along with eight other Iranian and Iraqi people.

Washington has threatened sanctions should US troops be expelled instead of heeding the Iraqi parliament’s call to end the occupation of the country.

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