Iraqi forces worked to clear bombs and flush out any remaining ‘jihadists’ in retaken areas of west Mosul Wednesday to set the stage for an offensive against the Old City. Supported by US-led air strikes, the forces have made steady progress in their battle to seize Iraq’s second city from ...
Iraq’s Prime Minister Haidar Al-Abadi said on Wednesday that his country will continue striking ISIL terrorists in Syria and in any neighboring country upon their approval. Stressing his respect to the sovereignty of the states, Abadi added that Iraq obtained Syria’s approval before striking the terrorists within its territories.
