A former U.S. president has marked the conclusion of a major military campaign against ISIL, describing the years-long operation as a costly but necessary effort. The mission, led by a U.S.-dominated coalition, has now officially ended after targeting the extremist group’s strongholds. Officials have framed the operation as a decisive step in dismantling ISIL’s territorial control. The statement reflects on both the strategic challenges and the financial burden of the campaign.
Trump hails completion of 'very expensive excursion into Hell' as US-led coalition anti-ISIL mission ends.
