JOINT OPERATIONS COMMAND, Iraq – Combined Joint Task Force – Inherent Resolve, the international force charged with maintaining the enduring defeat of Daesh, announced today that it has completed its transition to a non-combat mission before year’s end as agreed. The new mission is to advise, assist, and enable Iraqi forces.
“Tomorrow, we join the people of Iraq in celebrating the fourth anniversary of the victory over Daesh,” said Maj. Gen. John W. Brennan, Jr., commander of CJTF-OIR. “Many brave men and women gave their lives to ensure Daesh never returns, and as we complete our combat role, we will remain here to advise, assist, and enable the ISF, at the invitation of Republic of Iraq. We are confident that the fruits of our strong partnership will ensure Daesh will not reconstitute and threaten the Iraqi people.”
Iraqi Staff Lt. Gen. Abdul Amir al-Shammari, deputy commander of the Joint Operations Command for Iraq, said that the transition postures Iraqi forces for success, and the transition occurred ahead of schedule.
Today our transition from a combat role is complete. We remain committed to #AdviseAssistEnable our Iraqi partners to maintain the enduring defeat of Daesh as invited guests of the Republic of Iraq. pic.twitter.com/MVlQ9hgn8z
— Inherent Resolve (@CJTFOIR) December 9, 2021
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Source: Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve