Baghdad:Anbar: The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) have successfully thwarted a terrorist plot aimed at military sites in Anbar.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the PMF announced that a force from the Emergency Platoon of the 4th Regiment, 55th Brigade, conducted a security and search operation within its area of responsibility in Anbar Governorate. The operation focused on desert areas with complex terrain located south of the international highway.

During the operation, the forces, utilizing explosive ordnance detection equipment and intelligence, discovered several mortar shells and associated components prepared for attacks on military barracks and positions.

The PMF statement highlighted that the seized materials were managed by the competent authorities, and standard procedures were followed in line with established protocols and regulations.