US Forces Complete ISIS Prisoner Transfer From Syria to Iraq

The United States launched the operation after a series of armed clashes in January that risked fueling escapes and an ISIS resurgence.

U.S. Soldiers provide security during a tour of Al-Hol camp in northeast Syria, on Oct. 14, 2025. 2nd Lt. Lena Adam/French Air Force via DVIDS

U.S. forces have completed a 23-day operation to relocate more than 5,700 ISIS terror suspects from Syria to Iraq, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Feb. 13.

The relocation operation began on Jan. 21, following a series of armed clashes near multiple detention camps used to house ISIS suspects and their families.