US continues to insist airstrikes support Iraqi forces, not Shiite militias
US military commanders are ignoring the presence of Shiite militias in the Tikrit operation, despite the fact that they make up more than two-thirds of fighting force.
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US-led coalition, Iraqis pound Islamic State in Tikrit
US-led coalition, Iraqis pound Islamic State in Tikrit
US begins airstrikes against Islamic State in Tikrit, supports Shiite militias
The US has reversed its decision to avoid assisting Iranian-backed Shiite militias and is now providing direct air support in the battle for Tikrit. Many militia leaders and one militia fighting in Tikrit are on the US terrorism list.
Iraq request for US-led Tikrit air strikes ‘imminent’: diplomat
Iraq request for US-led Tikrit air strikes 'imminent': diplomat
Islamic State recruits 400 children since January: Syria monitor
Islamic State recruits 400 children since January: Syria monitor
US has flown 2,320 strikes against Islamic State at a cost of $1.83 billion
US has flown 2,320 strikes against Islamic State at a cost of $1.83 billion
US aircraft strike Islamic State drone in Iraq
US aircraft strike Islamic State drone in Iraq
Iranian-backed militias rampaged in central Iraq after freeing town: HRW
A Human Rights Watch report says that the militias looted, burned thousands of buildings, and abducted at least 11 people during the Amerli offensive last summer. “The widespread burning of civilian homes by the militia groups in areas under their control appeared to have had no clear military objective and to represent collective punishment against residents of local Sunni villages,” HRW stated.
Iraq’s militia leader calls Iranian support ‘unconditional’
Iraq's militia leader calls Iranian support 'unconditional'
Islamic State suffers serious reversals in northern Iraq
Islamic State suffers serious reversals in northern Iraq
Iraqi offensive for Tikrit stalls as Islamic State inflicts casualties
Iraqi offensive for Tikrit stalls as Islamic State inflicts casualties
Islamic State overruns Iraqi Army brigade headquarters north of Fallujah
The Thar Thar area, where the attack took place, is key terrain between Anbar and Salahaddin provinces. The assault on the base comes as fighting has escalated in Anbar’s provincial capital of Ramadi.
Iran’s Qasem Soleimani is guiding Iraqi forces in fight against Islamic State
Iran's Qasem Soleimani is guiding Iraqi forces in fight against Islamic State
Foreign suicide bombers launch assault on Ramadi
At least 13 suicide bombers, including jihadists from Belgium, Australia, Uzbekistan, Chechnya, Syria, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia launched a coordinated assault on Anbar’s provincial capital.
Little Progress in Key Plank of Obama Anti-IS Strategy
Little progress in key plank of Obama anti-Islamic State strategy
In pictures: Shiite militias operating near Tikrit
Several Shiite militias, which are supported by the Iranian Qods Force, and the Iraqi Security Forces have taken over several surrounding towns of Tikrit. These militias have published several photos and videos from these towns in recent days.
Shiite militias, Iraqi forces surround Tikrit
Shiite militias closely linked to Iran and Qods Force commander Qassem Suleimani have taken control of key towns surrounding the central Iraqi city.
US military: Operations against Islamic State may last years
US military: Operations against Islamic State may last years
US sees bigger test for Iraq after Tikrit battle
US sees bigger test for Iraq after Tikrit battle.
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The military claimed that it killed 80 Islamic State fighters as it advances on Tikrit. The military has also launched an operation to retake Karma. The US launched 12 airstrikes against the Islamic State near Al Qaim, Fallujah, Haditha, Mosul, Samarra, Taji, and Tal Afar. The Islamic State torched oil wells in Ajil, and destroyed […]
Saudi FM: Iran is taking over Iraq
Saudi FM: Iran is taking over Iraq
Iran gains influence in Iraq as Shiite forces fight Islamic State
Iran gains influence in Iraq as Shiite forces fight Islamic State
Iranian general at the forefront of the Tikrit offensive
Several photos have been released by the semi-official Iranian news agency Fars showing Qassem Soleimani on the battlefield near Tikrit. Other photos circulating on social media show the leader of the Qods Force with various Shiite militias taking part in the current offensive in central Iraq.
Islamic State denies losing ground in Tikrit
The jihadist group taunted the Iraqi military and Iranian-backed Shiite militias for claiming to have taken territory outside of Tikrit.
Islamic State torches oil field east of Tikrit: witness
Islamic State torches oil field east of Tikrit: witness
Dempsey says Iranian hand in Iraq could turn out well
Dempsey says Iranian hand in Iraq could turn out well
US military's Mosul briefing inaccurate, misguided, Carter says
US military's Mosul briefing inaccurate, misguided, Carter says
Iranian-backed Shiite militias lead Iraq’s fight to retake Tikrit
Massive columns of Shiite militas, including some groups that are listed by the US as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, have been leading the fight in Tikrit. Qods Force commander Qassem Soleimani has been spotted at the front lines.
Islamic State claims American suicide bomber attacked Iraqi troops
The Islamic State claimed that Abu Dawoud al Amriki executed a suicide attack against Iraqi troops and Iranian-backed Shiite militias as they massed in the central city of Samarra in preparation for the newly launched offensive in Tikrit.
Australia to send 300 more troops to Iraq on training mission | Reuters
Australia to send 300 more troops to Iraq on training mission