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Islamic State releases video from al Baghdadi
In a video released by the jihadist group, its fighters are shown attacking near al Baghdadi in Iraq’s Anbar province. While it is unclear when the footage was shot, fighting is still raging for control of the town close to the al Asad airbase where over 300 US Marines are currently stationed.
Iraqi forces prepare for Tikrit offensive – The Washington Post
Iraqi forces prepare for Tikrit offensive
US Military Reveals Massive Plan To Attack, Retake Mosul From Islamic State – Defense One
US military reveals massive plan to attack, retake Mosul from Islamic State
Waking Iraq’s Sunnis to Crush Islamic State – Bloomberg View
Waking Iraq’s Sunnis to crush Islamic State
Islamic State releases compilation of footage from Baiji
The video shows scenes from as far back as December, while some footage appears to be more recent. The release comes as Iraqi forces have reportedly launched an offensive to take back Baiji.
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CIA is said to have bought and destroyed Iraqi chemical weapons
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Pro-Iran militias’ success in Iraq could undermine US
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Iran denies that Khamenei replied to Obama letter on Islamic State
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Westerners join Iraqi Christian militia to fight Islamic State
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Iraqi army, militia repel Islamic State attack on dam north of Baghdad
Islamic State takes over large portions of town near key airbase in Anbar
After months of besieging al Baghdadi in Iraq’s Anbar province, the Islamic State was able to take over large swaths of the town. Additionally, at least eight jihadists attacked the Al Asad airbase where US Marines are stationed.
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Islamic State fighters seize parts of western Iraqi town
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I saw the US hand Iraq over to the Iranians. Is the whole region next?
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Obama sends resolution for use of force against Islamic State to Congress
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UAE to resume airstrikes against the Islamic State, U.S. officials say
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Jordanian jets return after striking at Islamic State targets in Syria: sources
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Jordan considers expanding role in Coalition to hit Islamic State in Iraq
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Iran’s militias are taking over Iraq’s army
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United Arab Emirates, key US ally in Islamic State effort, disengaged in December
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Jordan hangs two Iraqi militants in response to pilot’s death
Analysis: DIA head warns al Qaeda in Syria may gain ground in 2015
Lieutenant General Vincent R. Stewart, the director of the DIA, testified before the House Armed Services Committee yesterday. Stewart warned that al Qaeda in Syria may gain ground in 2015, the Islamic State remains capable of launching offensive operations despite the coalition’s air campaign, and the Taliban-led insurgency has fought its opposition to a stalemate in Afghanistan.
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Jordan to execute jailed would-be bomber, jihadists
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Iraq reconciliation would help counter Islamic State – US military
Islamic State launched attack near Amiriyat al Fallujah
The Islamic State has published photos from fighting in Zawbaa near Amiriyat al Fallujah. Recent press reports suggest the jihadist group has launched a renewed offensive on the town.
Islamic State burns captured Jordanian pilot alive
First Lieutenant Mu’adh Yusuf al Kasasibah was burned alive in a cage by Islamic State fighters.
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US, allies plan tough battle to retake Iraqi city from Islamic State
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Beyond front lines in Iraq, a forgotten force faces Islamic State
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Survivors say Iraqi forces watched as Shi’ite militias executed 72 Sunnis
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Islamic State purportedly sets new deadline for hostage swap