The leader of the Popular Mobilization Forces, Sadiq Abdullah, confirmed on Thursday that the ongoing operations in Diyala for the Popular Mobilization Forces, in coordination with the Iraqi army, are continuing to achieve nine direct objectives. He noted that the operation has included 14 agricultural areas so far.
Abdullah explained in a statement reviewed by the Video News Agency that "the extensive operation, which began from two main axes within the sectors of the northern and southern Diyala River basin since the early morning hours, is still ongoing and has covered 14 agricultural areas."
He indicated that "the specified objectives are nine, including a sweeping operation of the orchards and banks with the assistance of a river force, in addition to advancing into the depth by a distance ranging from five to 10 km, with foot patrols progressing into the depth and conducting re-sweeping, along with the possibility of deploying more checkpoints in the depth."
Abdullah pointed out that "this operation is the largest in the last quarter of 2026, thus coming within the framework of securing the Diyala River basin in its northern and southern parts, considering it one of the areas with complex terrain."
He confirmed that "the operation is ongoing, and it may have a second phase in the coming hours to complete all the objectives set for it."