(IraqiNews.com) The security committee in the Council of Diyala announced Tuesday, that the security forces penetrated three ISIS defensive lines in Diyala-Salahuddi axis, noting that they reached the outskirts of Hamrin.
Committee chairman Sadiq al-Husseini said in an interview for IraqiNews, “The joint security forces of the police and the army, backed by 300 volunteer fighters of Diyala people, have managed to penetrate three of the most important ISIS defensive lines in the vicinity of Albu Riyash, Albu Issa and al-Botalah villages, following fierce clashes in which dozens of ISIS elements were killed.”
Husseini added, “The defensive lines collapsed completely and dozens of ISIS militants fled towards Hamrin,” pointing out that, “The joint security forces reached the outskirts of Hamrin and are now preparing to attack it from three main axes in the next few hours.”
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Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Iraqi Forces Penetrate 3 ISIS Defensive Lines
The Iraqi Forces are making progress for the liberation of Tikrit.
URGENT: Tikrit Besieged from 3 Axes, Progress Towards Center
The battle of Tikrit commences.
(IraqiNews.com) On Tuesday, the security committee in the Council of Salahuddin announced that the security forces have besieged the city of Tikrit from three axes, and are now progressing toward the center.
Vice-chairman of the committee Khalid Khazraji said in an interview for IraqiNews.com, “The security forces of the Iraqi Army, the police, al-Hashd al-Sha’bi and the tribal fighters managed to besiege the city from three axes,” noting that, “The first axes is the southern hub in Tikrit Hospital, the second is the western hub which is a main street controlled by the forces.”
Khazraji added, “The third axis is the north, starting from al-Teen neighborhood, Qadisiyah neighborhood and the School of Education,” pointing out that, “The forces are advancing toward the city center.”
Khazraji predicted the forces to enter the city center within 24 hours, and the international coalition will be absent in the operation to liberate Tikrit and other Salahuddin areas.
Casualties Count in Iraq for February, 2015
The official casualties count in Iraq for February has been released by the United Nations.
1103 Iraqis killed, 2280 injured in February, says UN
March 1, 2015 by Abdelhak Mamoun
(IraqiNews.com) United Nations Association Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) announced Sunday, that a total of 1103 Iraqis were killed and 2280 were wounded during the month of February, while special representative of the UN secretary-general Nikolay Mladenov said that ISIS targeted all Iraqis willfully.
The mission said in a statement obtained by IraqiNews.com, “A total of 1,103 Iraqis were killed while 2,280 others were injured by acts of violence and terrorism that occurred in February,” indicating that, “The civilian death toll reached 611 people, including 30 elements of the civilian police forces, while the number of civilian casualties amounted to 1,353 people, including 29 affiliates of the civilian police forces.”
“492 elements the Iraqi Army, the Kurdish Peshmerga and the volunteer fighters (al-Hashd al-Sha’bi) were killed, while 927 were injured, not including victims of the military operations in Anbar,” it added.
Sunday, March 1, 2015
War Updates in Iraq for March 2, 2015
Army forces kill, injure 59 terrorists in Anbar
59 terrorists have been killed and injured from Iraqi Military operations in al-Anbar. The 8th Infantry Brigade of the Iraqi Army, with support from the Iraqi Air Force (IAF) have destroyed a number of hideouts and vehicles belonging to ISIS.
Operation to liberate rest of Salahuddin began, says PM
"On Sunday, Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi announced, that the security operation to liberate the rest of the areas in Salahuddin from the ISIS group militants has begun in the province."The military operation will contain the following rules:
“The safety of civilians is a strategic goal for the government.”
“The army forces were instructed not to harm civilians unless they raised weapons or joined ISIS,“
9 battalions of federal police deployed in Baghdad belts to expel ISIS
The Federal Police of Iraq have discovered the existence of sleeper cells. They've deployed 9 battalions to the streets of Baghdad to remove any remaining ISIS members from the city.
War Updates in Iraq - March 1, 2015
ISIS attack on Iraqi-Saudi border foiled
March 1, 2015 by Abdelhak Mamoun
The ministry spokesman, Brigadier General Saad Maan
(IraqiNews.com) Ministry of Interior announced Saturday, that an ISIS attack on a Saudi-Iraqi border has been foiled, leaving a number of attackers dead and wounded, while others fled.
March 1, 2015 by Abdelhak Mamoun
The ministry spokesman, Brigadier General Saad Maan
(IraqiNews.com) Ministry of Interior announced Saturday, that an ISIS attack on a Saudi-Iraqi border has been foiled, leaving a number of attackers dead and wounded, while others fled.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
New Zealand Troops Confirmed in Iraq
The Iraqi Army is going to get pretty deadly after being trained by so many countries. ~ GNC
New Zealand 'stands up for what is right' with ISIS deployment
By Susannah Cullinane
Updated 0122 GMT (0922 HKT) February 25, 2015
NZ Prime Minister John Key said the decision to deploy personnel to Iraq had not been taken lightly.
5,000 Strong Arrived in Tikrit Ready to Liberate the Province
5,000+ fighters arrive in Tikrit, ready to liberate the province from ISIS. I guess we'll see what happens. Videos of the battle will be posted if made available. ~ GNC
More than 5,000 fighters arrive in Tikrit in preparation for zero hour
February 25, 2015 by Abdelhak Mamoun
The governor of Salahuddin Raed al-Jubouri
(IraqiNews.com) Salahuddin governor Raed al-Jubouri declared Tuesday the arrival of more than 5,000 volunteer fighters to the outskirts of Tikrit, adding that the military units are ready to begin the operation of liberating the province, pointing out that camps have been built to receive the displaced because of the current military operations.
Jubouri said in an interview for IraqiNews, “More than 5,000 volunteer fighters have arrived in Samarra and Speicher Base; they will take part in the military operation to liberate Tikrit,” noting that, “The military units are ready to declare the beginning of the operation.”
Al-Jubouri added, “The operation will be managed in accordance with a central plan that will start from several directions,” noting that, “The leaderships of Salahuddin and Samarra Operations, and the formations of the defense and interior ministries, as well as the volunteer and tribal fighters of Tikrit, al-Alam district and the surrounding areas; they will all participate in the operation.”
Iraqi Army Stepping up their Campaign against ISIL in al-Baghdadi
The Armed Forces of Iraq are planning to step up their campaign against the fight on ISIL/ISIS. Hopefully, we'll see ground being gained by the Iraqi Army. ~ GNC
Friday, February 20, 2015
Iraqi Troops Targetting to Retake Cities from ISIL
US official: Iraqi troops to target retaking cities from ISIL
February 20, 2015 by Hawar Berwani
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com)- A senior U.S. military official says the operation to retake Iraq’s second largest city from Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants will likely begin in April or May and will involve about 12 Iraqi brigades, or between 20,000 and 25,000 troops.
The initial attack force will consist of about 10,000 Iraqi troops, CBS News correspondent David Martin reports. The rest of the force would be held in reserve and include Kurdish fighters along with Iraqi soldiers and special operations forces. U.S. military advisers will give training to all of the troops in the attack force.
February 20, 2015 by Hawar Berwani
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com)- A senior U.S. military official says the operation to retake Iraq’s second largest city from Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants will likely begin in April or May and will involve about 12 Iraqi brigades, or between 20,000 and 25,000 troops.
The initial attack force will consist of about 10,000 Iraqi troops, CBS News correspondent David Martin reports. The rest of the force would be held in reserve and include Kurdish fighters along with Iraqi soldiers and special operations forces. U.S. military advisers will give training to all of the troops in the attack force.
Monday, February 16, 2015
27 Terrorists Killed in North Baghdad by Iraqi Forces
Iraqi forces kill 27 terrorists in northern Baghdad
February 16, 2015 by Amre Sarhan
Representational file photo.
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) On Monday, Baghdad Operations Command announced, that 27 terrorists have been killed and 162 explosives were removed in an extensive security operation in northern Baghdad.
Baghdad Operations Command said in a statement obtained by IraqiNews, “On the second day in a row, Iraqi troops of Baghdad Operations Command are advancing in an security operation to liberate the areas of al-Hawra, al-Buhairat and Tal-Tasa, located in northern Baghdad,” adding that, “Army forces have managed to kill 27 terrorists and remove 162 explosive devices, in addition to destroying a number of vehicles and motorcycles that belonged to the militants.”
February 16, 2015 by Amre Sarhan
Representational file photo.
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) On Monday, Baghdad Operations Command announced, that 27 terrorists have been killed and 162 explosives were removed in an extensive security operation in northern Baghdad.
Baghdad Operations Command said in a statement obtained by IraqiNews, “On the second day in a row, Iraqi troops of Baghdad Operations Command are advancing in an security operation to liberate the areas of al-Hawra, al-Buhairat and Tal-Tasa, located in northern Baghdad,” adding that, “Army forces have managed to kill 27 terrorists and remove 162 explosive devices, in addition to destroying a number of vehicles and motorcycles that belonged to the militants.”
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Military Operation in al-Baghdadi, Anbar has Begun
URGENT: Military operation began in al-Baghdadi, Anbar
February 16, 2015 by Amre Sarhan No Comments
Representational file photo.
Al-Anbar (IraqiNews.com) On Sunday, a tribal leader from al-Jughayifah clan in Anbar province announced, that a military operation has begun in the area of al-Baghdadi.
Awda al-Jughaifi informed IraqiNews, “Army forces began a military operation against the ISIS group elements in the area of al-Baghdadi,” pointing out that, “The Iraqi troops have carried out the operation into the district from the base of Ain al-Asad, Haditha and the headquarters of the Seventh Brigade.”
“The military operation started after military reinforcements arrived in the area,” al-Jughaifi added.
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February 16, 2015 by Amre Sarhan No Comments
Representational file photo.
Al-Anbar (IraqiNews.com) On Sunday, a tribal leader from al-Jughayifah clan in Anbar province announced, that a military operation has begun in the area of al-Baghdadi.
Awda al-Jughaifi informed IraqiNews, “Army forces began a military operation against the ISIS group elements in the area of al-Baghdadi,” pointing out that, “The Iraqi troops have carried out the operation into the district from the base of Ain al-Asad, Haditha and the headquarters of the Seventh Brigade.”
“The military operation started after military reinforcements arrived in the area,” al-Jughaifi added.
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10,000 Tribal Fighters to Join the Iraqi Army
10,000 tribal fighters to join the Army, says Anbar Council
February 15, 2015 by Amre Sarhan
Representational file photo.
Al-Anbar (IraqiNews.com) On Sunday, Anbar Provincial Council announced, that a military force consisting of 10 thousands fighters from the tribesmen of al-Anbar will join the ranks of the Iraqi Army.
The Head of al-Anbar Council Sabah Karhoot stated, “Anbar Provincial Council has held a meeting with clan leaders of al-Anbar in order to discuss current problems in the province,” pointing out that, “The meeting came out with a number of points, including the formation of a military force that would include 10 thousands fighters from the tribesmen of al-Anbar.”
Yesterday, Iraqi joint forces, with support from the IAF and warplanes of the international coalition against ISIS, have managed to liberate the center of the district of al-Baghdadi in an extensive military operation in Anbar.
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Military reinforcements arrive in al-Baghdadi, Anbar
Joint forces retake center of al-Baghdadi in Anbar
Security forces regain al-Baghdadi, ISIS elements mass to launch new attacks
February 15, 2015 by Amre Sarhan
Representational file photo.
Al-Anbar (IraqiNews.com) On Sunday, Anbar Provincial Council announced, that a military force consisting of 10 thousands fighters from the tribesmen of al-Anbar will join the ranks of the Iraqi Army.
The Head of al-Anbar Council Sabah Karhoot stated, “Anbar Provincial Council has held a meeting with clan leaders of al-Anbar in order to discuss current problems in the province,” pointing out that, “The meeting came out with a number of points, including the formation of a military force that would include 10 thousands fighters from the tribesmen of al-Anbar.”
Yesterday, Iraqi joint forces, with support from the IAF and warplanes of the international coalition against ISIS, have managed to liberate the center of the district of al-Baghdadi in an extensive military operation in Anbar.
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Tribal force kills ISIL terrorists in Anbar
Military reinforcements arrive in al-Baghdadi, Anbar
Joint forces retake center of al-Baghdadi in Anbar
Security forces regain al-Baghdadi, ISIS elements mass to launch new attacks
Saturday, February 14, 2015
New US Air Base to be Installed in Iraq's Kurdistan
US ‘eyeing new air base’ in Iraq amid talk of major offensive on ISIS
Published time: February 14, 2015 11:56
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American and Iraqi military trainers shows Iraqi soldiers how to check the barrel of a tank at the Taji base complex, which hosts Iraqi and US troops and is located north of the capital Baghdad, on January 7, 2015. (AFP Photo/Ahmad Al-Rubaye)
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Trends Islamic State in Iraq and Syria
Tags Arms, Army, Conflict, Iraq, Military, Politics, Security, Syria, Turkey, USA, Violence, War
Washington is working to install a new air base in Iraq’s Kurdistan to be used in a campaign against Islamic State (ISIS), media report. This comes as the White House’s special envoy on ISIS speaks of a ground operation in Iraq against the militants.
This time an American stronghold in the region will be deployed in Erbil, the capital of semi-autonomous Kurdistan region in northern Iraq that is expected to be used as a logistics hub to supply primarily munitions for warplanes of the US-led coalition against ISIS militants.
“The base is close to Erbil, the capital of the regional government…The warplanes will do surveillance, but the warplanes which will bomb ISIL targets will not take off from here,” Helgurt Hikmet, spokesperson for the Ministry of Peshmerga (Kurdish self-defense forces) said, as cited by Anadolu Agency.
Turkey’s Hurriyet also reported that the US is preparing documents to get land leasehold for the next 15 years to station US military personnel and warplanes. A number of the US Air Force’s Black Hawk helicopters have already been deployed to Erbil earlier this month, to ensure quick rescue operations to save downed pilots bombing ISIS positions in Northern Iraq. Such operations became a priority after ISIS fighters burnt alive a downed Jordanian pilot.
Kurdish-inhabited area, by CIA. (Image from Wikipedia)
Fighter jets of the US and its western allies have been conducting airstrikes against ISIS in Iraq since early August. Starting from September 23, the US and its Arab allies: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates started bombing ISIS in Syria, without obtaining any authorization either from Damascus or a UN mandate.
“There will be a major counter offensive on the ground in Iraq,” retired Marine Corps General John Allen, the White House special envoy on the Islamic State, told Jordan's official Petra news agency a week ago. The operation is actually supposed to be an Iraqi army offensive supported by the anti-ISIS coalition firepower.
But on Friday, the Islamic State carried out a coordinated suicide bomber attack against the air base housing 320 US Marines just eight kilometers away from the western Iraqi city of al-Baghdadi, confirmed to be under the extremists’ control now.
The Pentagon said Marines at al-Baghdadi, who are instructors to the Iraqi army, were not directly involved in the fighting.
Back in Iraq like in good old days
When President Barack Obama announced back in 2010 that “American combat mission in Iraq has ended” he really meant that a decade-long war was over.
Less than half a year ago American president remained confident about no American servicemen participating in any ground operations in the Middle East.
“The notion that the United States should be putting boots on the ground, I think would be a profound mistake. And I want to be very clear and very explicit about that," Obama told NBC's Meet the Press program in early September 2014.
The developments in Iraq in the recent months, where ISIS fighters have been capturing territories, forced Washington to deploy instructors to Iraqi army to help it battle terrorists.
Late last year, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey, told Congress that US troops might have to take a larger role on the ground in Iraq.
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Published time: February 14, 2015 11:56
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American and Iraqi military trainers shows Iraqi soldiers how to check the barrel of a tank at the Taji base complex, which hosts Iraqi and US troops and is located north of the capital Baghdad, on January 7, 2015. (AFP Photo/Ahmad Al-Rubaye)
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Trends Islamic State in Iraq and Syria
Tags Arms, Army, Conflict, Iraq, Military, Politics, Security, Syria, Turkey, USA, Violence, War
Washington is working to install a new air base in Iraq’s Kurdistan to be used in a campaign against Islamic State (ISIS), media report. This comes as the White House’s special envoy on ISIS speaks of a ground operation in Iraq against the militants.
This time an American stronghold in the region will be deployed in Erbil, the capital of semi-autonomous Kurdistan region in northern Iraq that is expected to be used as a logistics hub to supply primarily munitions for warplanes of the US-led coalition against ISIS militants.
“The base is close to Erbil, the capital of the regional government…The warplanes will do surveillance, but the warplanes which will bomb ISIL targets will not take off from here,” Helgurt Hikmet, spokesperson for the Ministry of Peshmerga (Kurdish self-defense forces) said, as cited by Anadolu Agency.
Turkey’s Hurriyet also reported that the US is preparing documents to get land leasehold for the next 15 years to station US military personnel and warplanes. A number of the US Air Force’s Black Hawk helicopters have already been deployed to Erbil earlier this month, to ensure quick rescue operations to save downed pilots bombing ISIS positions in Northern Iraq. Such operations became a priority after ISIS fighters burnt alive a downed Jordanian pilot.
Kurdish-inhabited area, by CIA. (Image from Wikipedia)
Fighter jets of the US and its western allies have been conducting airstrikes against ISIS in Iraq since early August. Starting from September 23, the US and its Arab allies: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates started bombing ISIS in Syria, without obtaining any authorization either from Damascus or a UN mandate.
“There will be a major counter offensive on the ground in Iraq,” retired Marine Corps General John Allen, the White House special envoy on the Islamic State, told Jordan's official Petra news agency a week ago. The operation is actually supposed to be an Iraqi army offensive supported by the anti-ISIS coalition firepower.
But on Friday, the Islamic State carried out a coordinated suicide bomber attack against the air base housing 320 US Marines just eight kilometers away from the western Iraqi city of al-Baghdadi, confirmed to be under the extremists’ control now.
The Pentagon said Marines at al-Baghdadi, who are instructors to the Iraqi army, were not directly involved in the fighting.
Back in Iraq like in good old days
When President Barack Obama announced back in 2010 that “American combat mission in Iraq has ended” he really meant that a decade-long war was over.
Less than half a year ago American president remained confident about no American servicemen participating in any ground operations in the Middle East.
“The notion that the United States should be putting boots on the ground, I think would be a profound mistake. And I want to be very clear and very explicit about that," Obama told NBC's Meet the Press program in early September 2014.
The developments in Iraq in the recent months, where ISIS fighters have been capturing territories, forced Washington to deploy instructors to Iraqi army to help it battle terrorists.
Late last year, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey, told Congress that US troops might have to take a larger role on the ground in Iraq.
Read More - http://rt.com/usa/232303-kurdistan-us-military-base/
27th Brigade Commander Killed in Western Anbar
Commander of 27th Brigade killed western Anbar
February 14, 2015 by Hawar Berwani
Anbar (IraqiNews.com) The Commander of the 27th Brigade was killed during the clashes with the ISIL of western Anbar.
Security source stated to IraqiNews.com “Colonel Mohammed Ftaikhan was killed during the clashes with the ISIL terrorists in Baghdadi district of western Anbar.” /End/
February 14, 2015 by Hawar Berwani
Anbar (IraqiNews.com) The Commander of the 27th Brigade was killed during the clashes with the ISIL of western Anbar.
Security source stated to IraqiNews.com “Colonel Mohammed Ftaikhan was killed during the clashes with the ISIL terrorists in Baghdadi district of western Anbar.” /End/
Friday, February 13, 2015
300 U.S. Marines in Jeopardy from ISIS Forces
Posted by Jim Hoft on Thursday, February 12, 2015, 2:21 PM
ISIS fighters seized most of al-Baghdadi in Ramidi – where 300 US Marines are stationed training Iraqi Forces.
isis blood
Al-Asad base is near the city – where 300 Marines are stationed.
UPDATE: At least eight ISIS fighters attacked the base where over 300 US Marines are stationed.
Eight suicide bombers managed Friday to get onto a sprawling Iraqi military base where hundreds of U.S. Marines are training their Iraqi counterparts, but were killed by an ISF counter attack almost immediately.
The US Marines at Al-Asad airbase has been under frequent attack since January.
But today ISIS seized large swaths of the city.
The ISIS linked Twitter accounts are tweeting about the developments.
Needful to report that several tens of #USA 'advisers' and #Marines soldiers are now trapped inside the base as we speak #Anbar #Iraq #ISIS
— Rami (@RamiAlLolah) February 12, 2015
Iraqi officials say they have lost contact with the base.
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ISIS fighters seized most of al-Baghdadi in Ramidi – where 300 US Marines are stationed training Iraqi Forces.
isis blood
Al-Asad base is near the city – where 300 Marines are stationed.
UPDATE: At least eight ISIS fighters attacked the base where over 300 US Marines are stationed.
Eight suicide bombers managed Friday to get onto a sprawling Iraqi military base where hundreds of U.S. Marines are training their Iraqi counterparts, but were killed by an ISF counter attack almost immediately.
The US Marines at Al-Asad airbase has been under frequent attack since January.
But today ISIS seized large swaths of the city.
The ISIS linked Twitter accounts are tweeting about the developments.
Needful to report that several tens of #USA 'advisers' and #Marines soldiers are now trapped inside the base as we speak #Anbar #Iraq #ISIS
— Rami (@RamiAlLolah) February 12, 2015
Iraqi officials say they have lost contact with the base.
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http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2015/02/isis-seizes-al-baghdadi-iraq-300-us-marines-in-jeopardy/
BREAKING: al-Asad Air Base Captured by ISIS, Possible 300 U.S. Marines Trapped
This is a story with various reports flying from multiple directions and it’s hard to get a grasp on exactly what’s happening. What we know at the moment is that ISIS is claiming it has seized control of the al-Asad air base in the Ramadi area of Iraq. According to multiple twitter feeds the Iraqi army has lost contact with its people inside the base. From what we can tell the 300 Marines are on location to train Iraqi military.
The Pentagon is pushing back on these initial reports about al-Asad. According to the Pentagon ISIS is initiating attacks against the base, but the heaviest fighting is happening approximately 5-10 miles away in al-Baghdadi.
A Reuters report on the situation claims the heavy fighting in al-Baghdadi is much more significant than the Pentagon is letting be known. In fact, Reuters says al-Baghdadi is now in complete control of ISIS. The same report references claims from intelligence sources that say al-Asad has been attacked but so far the attack was unsuccessful.
Via Reuters.
Islamic State insurgents took control on Thursday of most of the western Iraqi town of al-Baghdadi, threatening an air base where U.S. Marines are training Iraqi troops, officials said.
Al-Baghdadi, about 85 km (50 miles) northwest of Ramadi in Anbar province, had been besieged for months by the radical Sunni Islamist militants who captured vast swathes of Iraq’s north and west last year.
“Ninety percent of al-Baghdadi district has fallen under the control of the insurgents,” district manager Naji Arak told Reuters by phone.
The Pentagon is pushing back on these initial reports about al-Asad. According to the Pentagon ISIS is initiating attacks against the base, but the heaviest fighting is happening approximately 5-10 miles away in al-Baghdadi.
A Reuters report on the situation claims the heavy fighting in al-Baghdadi is much more significant than the Pentagon is letting be known. In fact, Reuters says al-Baghdadi is now in complete control of ISIS. The same report references claims from intelligence sources that say al-Asad has been attacked but so far the attack was unsuccessful.
Via Reuters.
Islamic State insurgents took control on Thursday of most of the western Iraqi town of al-Baghdadi, threatening an air base where U.S. Marines are training Iraqi troops, officials said.
Al-Baghdadi, about 85 km (50 miles) northwest of Ramadi in Anbar province, had been besieged for months by the radical Sunni Islamist militants who captured vast swathes of Iraq’s north and west last year.
“Ninety percent of al-Baghdadi district has fallen under the control of the insurgents,” district manager Naji Arak told Reuters by phone.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Soldier in Baghdad Killed while Removing Explosive
Soldier killed while removing explosive in northern Baghdad
February 10, 2015 by Amre Sarhan
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) On Tuesday, a source within the police force said, that a soldier was killed while trying to deactivate an explosive device planted in al-Taji area in northern Baghdad.
The source informed IraqiNews, “This evening, an army soldier was killed while attempting to deactivate three explosive devices that were emplaced at the area of al-Taji, located in northern Baghdad,” noting that, “The soldier did not succeed in removing the fourth explosive, which was planted near the same site.”
February 10, 2015 by Amre Sarhan
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) On Tuesday, a source within the police force said, that a soldier was killed while trying to deactivate an explosive device planted in al-Taji area in northern Baghdad.
The source informed IraqiNews, “This evening, an army soldier was killed while attempting to deactivate three explosive devices that were emplaced at the area of al-Taji, located in northern Baghdad,” noting that, “The soldier did not succeed in removing the fourth explosive, which was planted near the same site.”
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