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Reuters Iraq bureau chief threatened, denounced over story
Reuters Iraq bureau chief threatened, denounced over story
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Islamic State launches assault on Ramadi
The Islamic State makes a push in Anbar’s capital and takes control of a district as Iraqi forces and Shiite militias are reportedly preparing an offensive in the western province.
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Iraq’s Tikrit, free of the Islamic State, is a city in ruins
Iraq’s Tikrit, free of the Islamic State, is a city in ruins
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Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Ukraine Among World’s Most Dangerous Countries
Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Ukraine Among World's Most Dangerous Countries
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Iraq’s interior minister says most of Tikrit is liberated, fight goes on
Iraq's interior minister says most of Tikrit is liberated, fight goes on
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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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Iraqi army weighs cost of US-led strikes in Tikrit
Iraqi army weighs cost of US-led strikes in Tikrit
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UN Secretary General troubled by Iraq abuse claims, refugees
UN Secretary General troubled by Iraq abuse claims, refugees
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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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Islamic State recruits 400 children since January: Syria monitor
Islamic State recruits 400 children since January: Syria monitor
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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
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US aircraft strike Islamic State drone in Iraq
US aircraft strike Islamic State drone in Iraq
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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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Islamic State suffers serious reversals in northern Iraq
Islamic State suffers serious reversals in northern Iraq
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Iraqi offensive for Tikrit stalls as Islamic State inflicts casualties
Iraqi offensive for Tikrit stalls as Islamic State inflicts casualties
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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 military: Operations against Islamic State may last years
US military: Operations against Islamic State may last years
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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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Iraq
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 religious sites in Mosul and Nimrod.
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Saudi FM: Iran is taking over Iraq
Saudi FM: Iran is taking over Iraq
