Iran gains influence in Iraq as Shiite forces fight Islamic State
Iran gains influence in Iraq as Shiite forces fight Islamic State
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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
Iraq claims it seizes districts from Islamic State in Tikrit advance
Iraq claims it seizes districts from Islamic State in Tikrit advance.
Video shows abandoned Iraqi Security Forces armored vehicles near Ramadi
Iraqi Security Forces and the Islamic State clashed in Khaladiyah in recent days. The city and surrounding areas in Anbar province have seen intense fighting in the past.
Iraq says launches offensive on Islamic State north of Baghdad
Iraq says launches offensive on Islamic State north of Baghdad (Tikrit)
‘Jihadi John’ part of network linked to failed London bombers: court papers
'Jihadi John' part of network linked to failed London bombers: court papers
Islamic State seize 100 Iraqi tribesmen before battle for Tikrit
Islamic State seize 100 Iraqi tribesmen before battle for Tikrit
Islamic State: Fears grow for abducted Syrian Christians
Islamic State: Fears grow for abducted Syrian Christians
Pentagon in damage control mode after detailing Iraq offensive
Pentagon in damage control mode after detailing Iraq offensive
Special Report: How Iran’s military chiefs operate in Iraq | Reuters
Special Report: How Iran’s military chiefs operate in Iraq.
French aircraft carrier begins Iraq operations: French sources | Reuters
French aircraft carrier begins Iraq operations
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