In a series of security operations in Nineveh and al-Anbar, at least fourteen people have been captured by Iraq's military intelligence for ties with ISIS.

The operations, which took place over the past 48 hours, were carried out following extensive intelligence action in the districts of Mosul, Qaim, Rutba, and Rabeia, an official statement said on Thursday.

"The arrestees were wanted by the Iraqi judiciary in accordance with the provisions of Article 4/Terrorism. They were referred to court, according to reports.