Press Release No. 20100830-01
Aug. 30, 2010

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces killed a suspected Jaysh al Mahdi (JAM) member and arrested a criminal associate during a joint security operation in southwest Baghdad Sunday.

In Rashid, ISF and U.S. advisors searched a building for a suspected JAM member, who allegedly has close ties to JAM senior leadership and is responsible for acquiring funds for the terrorist organization.

During the operation, the suspected JAM member fired a pistol at the ISF, who returned fire killing him.

Because the suspect engaged in hostile acts towards the security force, the ISF escalated force in a manner compliant with the rules of engagement to preserve the lives of ISF members and others.  

Information and evidence gathered at the scene led Iraqi forces to identify and arrest a criminal associate of the warranted individual.

All joint operations are pursuant to a warrant issued by an Iraqi judge.

Iraqi forces and U.S. advisors conduct joint operations in accordance with the Security Agreement and in coordination with the Iraqi government to target terrorists seeking to disrupt the security and stability of Iraq.

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