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Iraq
Islamic State selling Iraq’s artifacts in black market: UNESCO
Iraq
The Islamic State destroyed an Iraqi armored column and took control of a police station in Albu Aytha north of Ramadi. The US military launched 11 airstrikes against the Islamic State near the Mosul Dam, Fallujah, and northwest of Baghdad. The Islamic State killed eight people in bombings in Babil and eight more in Karbala. […]
Iraq
Special Report: Islamic State uses grain to tighten grip in Iraq
Islamic State photos detail rout of Iraqi Army at Camp Saqlawiya
The Islamic State seized or destroyed at least one M1 Abrams tank, four M113 armored personnel carriers, 15 Iraqi Army Humvees, a BMP infantry fighting vehicle, and other trucks.
Syria
What’s in a name: Obama’s anonymous war against the Islamic State in Iraq, Syria
Islamic State ambushes Iraqi military column near Ramadi
The Islamic State was able to destroy an Iraqi armored column near Ramadi in Anbar province, as well as take over an Iraqi police checkpoint.
Al Nusrah Front
US-led Raids Hit Jihadist Oil, Command Posts in Syria
Iraq
Officials claimed that the US killed 18 Islamic State fighters in airstrike in Mosul. The military said it killed 25 Islamic State fighters in Dhuliyah, and a “judge” and six fighters in Fallujah. The Islamic State killed six policemen in Sharqat and four men in Mosul.
Iraq
Islamic State targeted air strikes could be extended to Syria, Britain’s PM hints
Al Nusrah Front
Syria’s Qaeda chief warns West against continued strikes
Al Nusrah Front
Al Qaeda Leader Warns of Revenge for Airstrikes
Iraq
Obama: US underestimated rise of ISIS in Iraq and Syria
Iraq
Obama Says US Underestimated the Rise of ISIS
Iraq
PKK commander threatens to resume war
Iraq
The fake sheikh: Why the media repeats Ali Hatem’s false ‘claim’
Iraq
The US destroyed four Islamic State armed vehicles and a fighting position in airstrikes in Irbil. The Islamic State killed 11 civilans and two soldiers in bombings in Mahmudiyah, Mishada, and Tuz Khurmatu.
Airstrikes in Syria continue to focus on Islamic State, not al Qaeda
Al Qaeda and its allies in Syria were struck by US warplanes on the first day, but have not been targeted since.
Iraq
US hits jihadists in Syria as UK bombers fly over Iraq
Al Nusrah Front
Arab nations join Syria strikes as Al Nusrah Front threatens retaliation
Iran
Iran threatens to attack ISIS ‘deep’ inside Iraq
Iraq
The US launched seven airstrikes against Islamic State targets near Kirkuk, Baghdad, and Al Qaim. Britain, Belgium, and Denmark agreed to join the US in targeting the Islamic State inside Iraq, but not in Syria. The headquarters element of the 1st Infantry Division will deploy to Iraq.
Islamic State assaults Baiji oil refinery
The Islamic State has begun another assault on the highly contested oil refinery in northern Iraq.
Al Nusrah Front trainer suspected of plotting against 2004 NATO summit killed in US airstrikes
One of the first reported casualties of the US-led bombing campaign earlier this week was an Al Nusrah Front commander known as Abu Yusuf al Turki. He had been training al Qaeda snipers in Syria. He was previously suspected of plotting to attack the 2004 NATO summit in Turkey.
Iraq
Kurds see Turkey impeding ISIS fight
France
French, US planes strike Islamic State, Britain to join coalition
Algeria
Hours after tourist killed, France says does not rule out Syria strikes
Iraq
The US launched 11 airstrikes against the Islamic State in Irbil, Kirkuk, and Baghdad provinces. France also conducted airstrikes in Iraq. Prime Minister Abidi said the Islamic State is plotting attacks in Paris and New York City. The military claimed it killed 18 Islamic State fighters in Jurf al Sakhar. Five people were killed in […]
Islamic State overruns Iraqi military base in Anbar
The Islamic State organized and successfully executed the large-scale assault despite six weeks of continuous US air operations in Iraq.
Senior Islamic State military commander, ’emir of suicide bombers’ among Treasury’s terrorism designations
Islamic State military leader Omar al Shishani and ’emir of suicide bombers’ Tariq Bin Al Tahar Bin Al Falih Al ‘Awni Al Harzi were among five members of the group added to the terrorism list today.