More than 20 suspected members of the Islamic State were arrested in an operation in northern Iraq.

Authorities in the semi-autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan announced the arrest of approximately 20 suspected members of the Islamic State during a security operation in northern Iraq.

The operation resulted in the apprehension of the targeted individuals within the province of Su, specifically including a high-ranking official belonging to the jihadist group.

The detentions mark a notable counterterrorism action by regional forces against the extremist organization operating within northern Iraqi territory.