US military in Iraq kills 15 Islamic State operatives

The US Military forces in Iraq have killed 15 Islamic State "operatives" in a joint operation with Iraqi Security Forces that targeted the militant group's leadership.

This was confirmed by the United States Military.

In a statement, the US military says American and Iraqi troops were met by IS members equipped with numerous weapons, grenades and explosive 'suicide' belts but there was no indication of civilian casualties.

Meanwhile, US media quoted US defence officials saying that seven American troops were injured but Centcom has not commented on this.

[Source: BBC News]