Growing Civilian Exodus as Iraqi Forces Near Tikrit | In sectarian battles, civilians see a lose-lose situation
US Left Out as Iran-Backed Forces Advance on Iraq’s Tikrit
US Left Out as Iran-Backed Forces Advance on Iraq’s Tikrit | Badr Brigade leading the charge on ISIS-held city
Iraq DM: We’ll Decide on Timing of Mosul Invasion Ourselves
Iraq DM: We’ll Decide on Timing of Mosul Invasion Ourselves | Expresses annoyance at US announcements
ISIS Snipers Slow Iraqi Offensive Against Tikrit
ISIS Snipers Slow Iraqi Offensive Against Tikrit | Iraqi forces still claim ‘gaining ground’
ISIS: American Suicide Attacker Struck Iraqi Forces Near Samarra
ISIS: American Suicide Attacker Struck Iraqi Forces Near Samarra | Truck bomber hit forces about to attack Tikrit
US Denies Involvement as Iraq Attacks Tikrit
US Denies Involvement as Iraq Attacks Tikrit | No coordination at all in operation
Pentagon Fears Growing Iran Influence in Iraq
Pentagon Fears Growing Iran Influence in Iraq | Iran overtaking US as ally of choice in operations
Iraq Sending 27,000 Troops to Attack ISIS in Tikrit
Iraq Sending 27,000 Troops to Attack ISIS in Tikrit | Shi’ite militias backing raid on key Sunni city
Pentagon Scraps Spring Attack on Mosul; Iraqi Troops Not Ready
Pentagon Scraps Spring Attack on Mosul; Iraqi Troops Not Ready | Officials tentatively reschedule for fall
ISIS Completes Takeover of Key Anbar Town Near US Troops
ISIS Completes Takeover of Key Anbar Town Near US Troops | Provincial officials confirm last army troops withdraw