MNFI reported that its forces had detained a suspected high-level improvised explosive device facilitator; a strike which disrupted extremist networks operations.

The suspect is reported to be an extremist company commander and the primary facilitator for an IED network that is responsible for multiple IED attacks against Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition Forces in the An-Nasiriyah area.

The suspect has a history of travel to Iran and, when captured, the suspect had Iranian weapons and munitions in his possession. This included an Iranian rocket propelled grenade launcher, three new Iranian-made RPG rockets and boosters…