Syria Launches Nationwide Raids to Dismantle Islamic State Operations

Syria has executed nationwide raids against Islamic State cells, arresting 71 individuals and seizing weapons ahead of President of Syrias meeting with Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.

• Syrias Interior Ministry reported 61 pre-emptive raids targeting Islamic State operations, resulting in the arrest of 71 suspects and the seizure of explosives and weapons.
• The operations were conducted as part of a broader strategy to dismantle Islamic State presence in Syria, coinciding with the upcoming visit of the President of Syria to Washington, D.C.
• This anti-Islamic State initiative aligns with Syrias collaboration with the United States Department of State and the U.S.-led coalition against terrorism, emphasizing international security efforts.