Coalition Forces conducted a raid to capture or kill a highly-sought operative believed to be a senior leader of a weapons smuggling network, said a statement by the Multi-National Force Iraq (MNF-I).
The captured terrorists are suspected of facilitating the transport of weapons and personnel from Iran into Iraq, it said.
Iranian influence is hindering the prospects of peace and stability in Iraq, said Major Marc Young, an MNF-I spokesperson.
The captured terrorists are also believed to have facilitated the flow of deadly Explosively Formed Projectiles (EFPs) into Iraq from Iran to be used against Coalition Forces, the MNF-I statement said.