Iran's Qasem Soleimani is guiding Iraqi forces in fight against Islamic State

In a new audio speech, the Islamic State’s spokesman, Abu Muhammad al Adnani, accepts the pledge of allegiance made by Boko Haram’s leader earlier this month.

Shiite militias closely linked to Iran and Qods Force commander Qassem Suleimani have taken control of key towns surrounding the central Iraqi city.

Foreigners seized by Islamic State in Libya: Austria

US military: Operations against Islamic State may last years

Chad, Niger launch joint offensive against Boko Haram in Nigeria

US sees bigger test for Iraq after Tikrit battle.

Boko Haram’s leader, Abu Bakr Shekau, has pledged allegiance to the emir of the Islamic State, Abu Bakr al Baghdadi.

UK charities cease funding Cage, group linked to 'Jihadi John'.

Iran buries 7 Afghan fighters killed in Syria

Saudi FM: Iran is taking over Iraq

Iran gains influence in Iraq as Shiite forces fight Islamic State

Iraq, Iran forces push on toward Islamic State-held 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

Two Malaysians identified in Islamic State beheading video from Syria

Dempsey says Iranian hand in Iraq could turn out well

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.

Iraq claims it seizes districts from Islamic State in Tikrit advance.

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’: Islamic State killer is identified as Londoner Mohammed Emwazi

Fear of the Islamic State spawns a renegade Afghan militia

Islamic State seize 100 Iraqi tribesmen before battle for Tikrit

Islamic State: Fears grow for abducted Syrian Christians
