Property destruction: Around 14 March 2025 (week of), the Counter-Terrorism Service in cooperation with the National Security Service carried out a security operation in the area of Shay Valley (Kirkuk), destroying a hideout of ISIL militants.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary During the week of March 14, 2025, counter-terrorism forces and the National Security Agency conducted a joint operation to destroy ISIS hideouts in the Shai Valley area of Kirkuk, Iraq. This government-led security operation aimed to eliminate terrorist strongholds in the region, and no direct damage to civilian infrastructure or commercial facilities has been reported to date.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Kirkuk is one of Iraq's major oil production regions, and security operations in the area serve as a positive factor in terms of protecting oil facilities
• Short-term impact on agricultural production (wheat, barley) and transportation routes in northern Iraq is assessed to be limited
• Suppression of ISIS remnant activities may contribute to improved regional logistics stability in the medium to long term

3) Watch points

• Continued monitoring of security conditions at oil production facilities and pipelines near Kirkuk is necessary
• Verification of additional counter-terrorism operation plans in northern Iraq and potential impact on civilian infrastructure