In a recent counterterrorism operation, the U.S. military, along with Iraqi commandos, successfully targeted and killed four top leaders of the Islamic State in Iraq. The raid, which took place on August 29 in western Iraq, resulted in the deaths of at least 14 insurgents, including key ISIS figures such as Ahmad Hamid al-Ithawi and Abu Ali al-Tunisi. The operation dealt a significant blow to the group's leadership in the region. The raid, described as one of the most extensive counterterrorism missions in Iraq in years, involved over 200 troops from both countries, including elite Army Rangers. The success of the operation is seen as crucial in light of ISIS's resurgence in Iraq and Syria, with the number of attacks claimed by the group on track to double this year. The joint operation comes at a time when Iraq and the United States are negotiating an agreement to wind down the U.S.-led military coalition in Iraq over the next two years. Despite the Iraqi government's assertion that they can keep ISIS under control without U.S. assistance, the recent operation highlights the ongoing threat posed by the terrorist organization. In addition to eliminating ISIS insurgents, the American and Iraqi commandos seized valuable intelligence in the form of cellphones, computers, and other sources of information. This data will be analyzed to gain insights into the group's leadership, finances, operations, and planning. The successful raid underscores the ongoing efforts to disrupt and degrade ISIS's ability to carry out attacks, not only in Iraq but also against U.S. citizens, allies, and partners in the region and beyond.