Iraqi forces began a major operation Wednesday against ISIL Takfiri group terrorists hiding out in a northeastern desert region, the military said. The army, rapid intervention forces and paramilitaries, in coordination with Kurdish fighters and with Iraqi and coalition air cover, launched the operation east of Tuz Khurmatu “to chase ...
Two Iraqi resistance groups are demanding all US forces leave Iraq, opposing plans to retain some in training and advisory roles. An Iraqi government spokesman said on Monday US forces – who number more than 5,000 – had begun reducing their numbers but some would remain. The Badr Organization, a ...
