Iraq foils attack against anti-Daesh coalition convoy

BAGHDAD

Iraqi security forces on Sunday thwarted an attack targeting a convoy for the US-led coalition against Daesh/ISIS terrorist group in southern Iraq, according to the defense ministry.

A ministry statement said a roadside bomb was dismantled on a highway in the Muthanna province. Another device was detonated by bomb disposal experts.

No injuries or damage were reported.

Recent months saw a spate of attacks targeting US-led coalition convoys in central and southern Iraq.

Washington accuses Iran-backed Iraqi groups of being behind the attacks against US-led coalition forces in Iraq.

*Writing by Ahmed Asmar in Ankara