Iraq Officials Cast Doubt on Prospects for an Early Offensive to Retake Mosul
| Officials reiterate they’re not ready
US ‘Concerned’ by Iran’s Involvement in ISIS War
US ‘Concerned’ by Iran’s Involvement in ISIS War | US struggles with narrative on Iran on their side in the war
Growing Civilian Exodus as Iraqi Forces Near Tikrit
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
