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Iranian-backed Shiite militias still operating in Tikrit
Several Iranian-backed Shiite militia groups continue to operate in Tikrit, despite claims by US government officials that most of these militias had left the battle. The US continues to launch airstrikes to support Iraqi forces and these militias, many leaders of which are responsible for killing US and Coalition servicemen during the Iraq War.
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Analysis: Iranian Reactions to Operation Decisive Storm
As Operation Decisive Storm got underway, Iranian outlets, analysts, and elites all prepared to frame the conflict between the Shiite Houthis in Yemen and the 10-member coalition as part of the larger Saudi-Iranian cold war. Such zero-sum statements indicate that any set-back for the coalition will be a win for Iran.
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Iraqi army weighs cost of US-led strikes in Tikrit
Iraqi army weighs cost of US-led strikes in Tikrit
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US continues airstrikes in Tikrit despite involvement of Iranian-backed Shiite militias
A Pentagon spokeman’s statement that members of the Popular Mobilization Committee “have resumed their offensive operations on the ground in Tikrit” is an admission that the Shiite militias are still involved in the fighting.
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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
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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.
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Iraq request for US-led Tikrit air strikes ‘imminent’: diplomat
Iraq request for US-led Tikrit air strikes 'imminent': diplomat
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US military, diplomatic personnel quit Yemen as country descends into civil war
US military advisors based at Al Anad Air Base have been withdrawn after AQAP briefly took control of a nearby city. The advisors were at the forefront in battling al Qaeda’s branch in Yemen.
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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.
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Iraq’s militia leader calls Iranian support ‘unconditional’
Iraq's militia leader calls Iranian support 'unconditional'
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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
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Little Progress in Key Plank of Obama Anti-IS Strategy
Little progress in key plank of Obama anti-Islamic State strategy
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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.
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US sees bigger test for Iraq after Tikrit battle
US sees bigger test for Iraq after Tikrit battle.
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Iranian ‘operation’ in Yemen frees kidnapped diplomat
Iranian 'operation' in Yemen frees kidnapped diplomat
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Iran buries 7 Afghan fighters killed in Syria
Iran buries 7 Afghan fighters killed in Syria
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Saudi FM: Iran is taking over Iraq
Saudi FM: Iran is taking over Iraq
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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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Iraq, Iran forces push on toward Islamic State-held Tikrit
Iraq, Iran forces push on toward Islamic State-held Tikrit
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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.
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Dempsey says Iranian hand in Iraq could turn out well
Dempsey says Iranian hand in Iraq could turn out well
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Iran calls Obama’s 10-year nuclear demand ‘unacceptable’
Iran calls Obama's 10-year nuclear demand 'unacceptable'.
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Iraq claims it seizes districts from Islamic State in Tikrit advance
Iraq claims it seizes districts from Islamic State in Tikrit advance.
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Special Report: How Iran’s military chiefs operate in Iraq | Reuters
Special Report: How Iran’s military chiefs operate in Iraq.
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Kerry and Iran’s Zarif meet again in Geneva in search of a nuclear deal – The Washington Post
Kerry and Iran’s Zarif meet again in Geneva in search of a nuclear deal.
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Iraqi forces prepare for Tikrit offensive – The Washington Post
Iraqi forces prepare for Tikrit offensive
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Iran still stalling UN nuclear inquiry as deal deadline looms: IAEA
Iran still stalling U.N. nuclear inquiry as deal deadline looms: IAEA
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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
