The Iraqi army and the popular mobilization forces launched a preemptive campaign to protect the capital Baghdad from the possible terrorist attacks, deploying more troops on its western borders with Anbar

The Iraqi army and the popular mobilization forces launched a preemptive campaign to protect the capital Baghdad from the possible terrorist attacks, deploying more troops on its western borders with Anbar and liberating swathes of territories in the vicinity.

The Iraqi forces also seized seven car bombs in the context of the operation.

The security agencies also intensified its measures across the capital on the occasion of the advent of the Holy month of Ramadan.

At the same time, 500 tribesmen in Fallujah in Anbar province joined the popular mobilization forces which are fighting ISIL across the country.