The SMC denies the occurrence of clashes in the Tarmiya area


The Security Media Cell denied the occurrence of violent clashes between the security forces and the terrorist ISIS in Tarmiyah area, north of Baghdad.

The cell’s spokesman, Brigadier General Miqdad Miri, said in a statement: “Some social media sites circulated reports of violent clashes taking place between the Iraqi army and the Counter-Terrorism Service with ISIS terrorist gangs in Tarmiyah area in Baghdad.”

He added: ‘While we deny these reports completely, we stress the necessity of being accurate in transmitting information, knowing the news exclusively from its official sources, and adopting reliable websites.’

Source: National Iraqi News Agency