U.S. says has killed four Iran-tied “terrorists” in Iraq

Iran Focus: London, Jun. 25 – Coalition forces in Iraq killed four “Secret Cell terrorists” during pre-dawn operations on Monday in the Baghdad slum Sadr City as part of an effort to deny Iranian influence in Iraq, the U.S. military announced. Iran Focus

London, Jun. 25 – Coalition forces in Iraq killed four “Secret Cell terrorists” during pre-dawn operations on Monday in the Baghdad slum Sadr City as part of an effort to deny Iranian influence in Iraq, the U.S. military announced.

“While approaching the targeted area, ground forces came under heavy small arms fire from terrorists on the objective. Coalition Forces took appropriate self-defense measures in response to the threat and called for close air support. The air strike suppressed the enemy fire allowing the ground force to continue its mission. … Four terrorists were killed during the operation”, the Multi-National Force – Iraq (MNF-I) said in a statement.

“Coalition troops continue to target the secret cell network terrorists who bring EFPs [Explosively-Formed Projectiles”> and other aid into Iraq”, said Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, MNF-I spokesperson.