Two people were killed in a bomb explosion left by "Islamic State" in western Iraq.

Iraq's Ministry of Defense said in a statement on the 4th that during a search operation conducted by Iraqi security forces in the desert area of western Iraq, an improvised explosive device left behind by the extremist group "Islamic State" exploded, killing 2 soldiers and wounding 2 soldiers. The statement said the wounded have been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, and the military continues to carry out operations in the area to hunt down remaining members of the extremist group.