A joint force from the 2nd Regiment of the 9th Brigade of the Northern and Eastern Tigris Operations Command of the Popular Mobilization Forces, with units of the local police and the Iraqi army, with air support and backup, carried out a security operation today, Wednesday, to search and secure Al-Kush area, east of Salah al-Din Governorate. The media of the Popular Mobilization Forces stated in a statement that "the operation resulted in the discovery of a hideout containing food and logistical supplies belonging to ISIS gangs, which were removed and processed by the aforementioned forces in a safe manner."/End Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Army Foils Drug-Smuggling Attempt Using Guided Balloons
August 17, 2026
Amman: The Southern Military Zone on Monday thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics into the Kingdom using guided balloons.
According to Jordan News Agency, Border Guard units detected the balloons while they were carrying the n…