Iraq – ISIS Activity Monitoring Weekly Monitoring Report | 15–21 June 2026
- June 21, 2026
- Posted by: Syria Monitor
- Categories: Infographics, Iraq
Syria Monitor documented 15 incidents related to Daesh activity across Iraq during the reporting period.
The most prominent trend was the continued wave of crop and farmland fires, accounting for the vast majority of recorded incidents. A total of 13 agricultural fire incidents were documented across Nineveh, Kirkuk, and Salah al-Din provinces, including farmland belonging to members of various Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) formations.
In addition, one armed clash was recorded between security forces and militants in the Wadi al-Yargunat area south of Kirkuk, while a separate assassination incident was reported south of Mosul.
The week also witnessed a significant security warning issued by PMF-affiliated sources regarding the growing presence of Daesh cells in the desert regions stretching between Nineveh, Anbar, and Rutba, highlighting concerns over renewed militant activity in remote desert terrain.
Key Findings
- 15 total incidents
- 13 crop and farmland fires
- 1 armed clash
- 1 assassination
- 1 security warning regarding Daesh activity
Most Affected Provinces
- Nineveh: 10 incidents
- Kirkuk: 4 incidents
- Salah al-Din: 1 incident
Assessment
The data indicates that Daesh continues to rely on low-cost disruption tactics, particularly targeting agricultural resources and rural communities, while maintaining operational freedom within desert areas that have historically served as safe havens and movement corridors.
Syria Monitor – Strategic Research Center