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Liberation of Jurf Al Sakhar

Operation Ashura
Part of Iraq War (2014–present) and
the Iranian-led intervention in Iraq (2014–present)
Babil map.svg
Map of the Babil Governorate, where Jurf Al Sakhar is located
Date 24–26 October 2014
(2 days)
Location Jurf Al Sakhar, Babil Governorate, Iraq
Result Iraqi victory
Territorial
changes
The Babil Governorate is liberated from ISIL control
Belligerents

 Iraq

Iran Iran

Hezbollah

Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant

Commanders and leaders

Hadi al-Amiri
Iran Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani

Iran Brig. Gen. Hamid Taqavi
Unknown
Strength
Iraqi government & Shiite militia: 7,000
Unknown number of others
Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown 498 militants KIA
100+ IEDs defused

 Iraq

Iran Iran

Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant

Hadi al-Amiri
Iran Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani


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