Iraqi security forces have arrested three Islamic State terrorists in coordinated raids across Anbar and Sulaymaniyah provinces. Among those detained was a bomb-maker who had served as a security operative for the group. The arrests were part of ongoing intelligence-driven efforts to dismantle remaining Islamic State cells, which continue to pose a threat in Iraq and Syria despite losing most of their territory in recent years. Iraqi authorities regularly conduct such operations, reflecting ongoing concerns about sleeper cells and the group's persistent presence in the region.