December 2015 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 31 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Turkey rejects Iraq's warning against Ankara troop deployment Press TV 31 Dec 2015 -- Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has dismissed Baghdad's warning of military action to defend Iraqi sovereignty if Ankara does not pull its troops out of northern Iraq.
Daesh terrorists kill 40 Iraqi citizens north of Ramadi Press TV 31 Dec 2015 -- The Takfiri Daesh terrorist group has reportedly executed more than three dozen civilians near Ramadi following the city's recapture by the Iraqi army.
Iraqi Forces to Continue Liberating Ramadi Districts From Daesh Over 2 Days Sputnik 31 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi forces will continue their efforts to liberate parts of the city of Ramadi that are still controlled by Daesh militants, over the next two days, Council of Anbar Province spokesman Eid Karbuli said Thursday.
Iraqi PM Urges Turkey to Withdraw Troops VOA 31 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has reiterated that Turkish military forces must withdraw immediately from Iraqi territory.
Sparring Continues Over Turkish Troops in Northern Iraq VOA 31 Dec 2015 -- The diplomatic dispute over Turkey's deployment of soldiers and tanks to Iraq continues to deepen, with Baghdad accusing Ankara of reneging on an agreement to withdraw its forces and threatening military action.
Ankara troops cause lots of tension in Iraq: Premier Abadi Press TV 30 Dec 2015 -- The Iraqi prime minister says Ankara shows no respect to an agreement on pulling back its troops from the country's north, accusing the Turkish forces of causing "lots of tension" in the region.
Iraqi Forces Find More IS 'Pockets of Resistance' in Ramadi VOA 30 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi forces trying to clear Ramadi after seizing the city from Islamic State militants are meeting with heavier resistance than first anticipated.
Coalition Strikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 30 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
UNICEF warns of future lost generation in Iraq due to chaos Press TV 30 Dec 2015 -- The United Nations has warned that Iraq is facing a lost generation because of insufficient education and healthcare for citizens who are bearing the brunt of foreign-sponsored militancy gripping the country.
Iraq urges Turkish troops pullout, threatens military action Press TV 30 Dec 2015 -- The Iraqi foreign minister has once again called on Turkey to withdraw its troops from northern Iraq, warning that Baghdad may otherwise take military action against Ankara.
Vicious Caliphate: Daesh Executes Over 800 Women in Iraq Sputnik 30 Dec 2015 -- The terrorists of Daesh have reportedly executed 837 women in Mosul, Iraq, since they took over the city, according to a report by the Nineveh police department.
Sunni Fighters Help Hold Ramadi as Army Pursues IS Holdouts VOA 30 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi military officials say Sunni tribal fighters are helping hold territory in Ramadi after the army largely pushed Islamic State militants out of the key city west of Baghdad.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col.Warren via Teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 29 Dec 2015 -- Presenter: Colonel Steve Warren, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman
Coalition Killed 10 Senior ISIL Leaders in December AFPS 29 Dec 2015 -- A high-value Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant leader killed by U.S.-led coalition airstrikes Dec. 24 was just one of 10 ISIL leaders targeted and killed so far this month, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren confirmed today.
Iraqi Flag Waves Over Ramadi; Security Forces Control Key City AFPS 29 Dec 2015 -- Iraq raised its national flag over the provincial government center in downtown Ramadi yesterday, following the "considerable success" of Iraqi forces in recapturing the key city from Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant control, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren said today.
Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 29 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraq PM: 2016 will be the year of victory over Daesh IRNA 29 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said in al-Ramadi, Iraq, on Tuesday that 2016 will be the year of victory over Daesh.
Recapturing Mosul requires Kurds' help: Iraq deputy PM Press TV 29 Dec 2015 -- The Iraqi deputy prime minister says the army will need the Kurds' assistance to recapture Mosul, the capital of the northern province of Nineveh, from the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group.
Daesh unleashes bloodbath after Ramadi loss Press TV 29 Dec 2015 -- Having lost Ramadi to Iraqi army troops and allied volunteer forces, the Daesh terror group has gone on a revenge killing spree in areas under its control, reports from the country say.
Pentagon: Ramadi's Complete Clearing to 'Take Some Time' Sputnik 29 Dec 2015 -- According to Pentagon, it's too soon to give forecast on how long it will take to clear the rest of Iraq's Ramadi from the remaining enemy and to reduce the obstacles such as booby traps and houses rigged to blow.
Iraqi PM Visits Ramadi After Key Victory VOA 29 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi visited Ramadi Tuesday after government forces recaptured the government compound in the key western city.
On Recent Advances in Ramadi US Dept. of State 28 Dec 2015
Update: air strikes in Iraq and Syria UK MOD 28 Dec 2015 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
Strikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 28 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Statement by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter on Progress in the Fight for Ramadi DoD 28 Dec 2015 -- "I want to congratulate Prime Minister Abadi and the government of Iraq on their progress in retaking Ramadi today. ?The expulsion of ISIL by Iraqi security forces, supported by our international coalition, is a significant step forward in the campaign to defeat this barbaric group and restore Iraq's territorial sovereignty.?"
Congressman: US-led Airstrikes Have 'Minimal Impact' on IS VOA 28 Dec 2015 -- Republican U.S. Congressman Peter King (NY) said that while the U.S.-led airstrikes against the Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq have had some impact, it has been minimal given how long the air campaign has gone on. King's remarks Sunday on U.S. television followed a purported audio recording by IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi who said U.S. coalition and Russian strikes have failed to weaken the IS group.
Iraqi Forces Reach Strategic Milestone in Fight For Ramadi AFPS 28 Dec 2015 -- Defense Secretary Ash Carter offered his congratulations today to Iraq’s prime minister after Iraqi forces succeeded in retaking the government center in Ramadi from Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
Iraq declares Ramadi 'fully liberated' Press TV 28 Dec 2015 -- The Iraqi military command has declared that the city of Ramadi has been 'fully liberated' from the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group, and that government soldiers have raised the national Iraqi flag over the main government building in the strategic western city.
Iraqi Forces 'Liberate' Ramadi From IS Militants RFE/RL 28 Dec 2015 -- The Iraqi army says it has 'liberated' the strategic city of Ramadi from Islamic State (IS), handing government forces a major victory against the extremist group.
Iraqi Army Declares Complete Liberation of Ramadi From Daesh Sputnik 28 Dec 2015 -- The Iraqi Army announced on Monday that it had gained full control over the strategically important city Ramadi from Daesh terrorists, the army said in a statement.
Iraqi Forces Raise Flag Over Ramadi Government Complex VOA 28 Dec 2015 -- Military officials in Iraq say they have raised the national flag over the main government compound in Ramadi, seven months after Islamic State militants captured the capital of Anbar province.
Iraqi Forces Claim Ramadi Liberated From Islamic State VOA 28 Dec 2015 -- Jubilant Iraqi fighters raised the flag over the main government headquarters in the center of Ramadi Monday after saying they had recaptured the key city from Islamic State.
More Coalition Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 27 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi forces fight IS militants around gov't complex in central Ramadi People's Daily 28 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi security forces on Sunday continued their advance and surrounded the government complex in the heart of the city of Ramadi, where they have been engaged for the sixth consecutive day in fierce clashes against the Islamic State (IS) militants, security sources said.
Iraqi Forces in Final Push to Regain Ramadi from IS VOA 27 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi military commanders say they have gained control of the main government compound in the contested city of Ramadi, and that engineers were still clearing the site of explosive devices left behind by fleeing Islamic State fighters.
Iraqi forces retake terrorists' last stronghold in Ramadi IRNA 27 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi forces recaptured the last stronghold of Daesh terrorist group which was a former government compound in central Ramadi, in western Anbar province.
Iraqi airstrikes kill 25 daesh commanders in Anbar IRNA 27 Dec 2015 -- Iraq's air force eliminated 25 Daesh field commanders in the Anbar province on Sunday.
Iraqi forces retake Ramadi government complex: Military spokesman Press TV 27 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi forces have recaptured the former government compound in central Ramadi, the last stronghold of Daesh Takfiri militants in the western city, the spokesman for the country's counter-terrorism units says.
Iraqi forces make new gains against Daesh terrorists in Anbar Press TV 27 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi forces have managed to make fresh gains against Daesh terrorists in the country's embattled western province of Anbar as they continue clean-up operations against the extremist group across the country.
Iraqi Forces Drive Islamic State Fighters From Ramadi Stronghold RFE/RL 27 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi officials say security forces have taken control of a government complex in Ramadi that has been a stronghold for Islamic State (IS) militants in the government's push to retake the devastated city.
Will Saddam Hussein's Ghost Join the Fight Against Daesh? Sputnik 27 Dec 2015 -- Daesh/ISIL terrorists in Iraq and Syria are believed to depend heavily on the experience of former officers of the armies of late Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. However, according to counterterrorism expert Alain Rodier, these people's lack of ideological commitment to Daesh's ideology makes it theoretically possible to get them to switch sides.
There and Back Again: Turkish Forces Pulling Out of Iraq Sputnik 27 Dec 2015 -- However, about 100 Turkish servicemen still remain in the Ninevah province of Iraq, according to a local government official.
Iraqi Army Regains Control Over Ramadi's Gov't Compound Sputnik 27 Dec 2015 -- The Iraqi armed forces managed to retake control over the government compound in Ramadi, previously used by the ISIL, also known as Daesh, as a headquarters, according to local media.
Iraqi Airstrikes Kill 25 Daesh Commanders in Anbar Sputnik 27 Dec 2015 -- Iraq's air force eliminated 25 Daesh field commanders in the Anbar province, local media reported Sunday, citing an army statement.
Iraq Army Will Liberate Mosul From Daesh Without 'Help' From Turkey Sputnik 27 Dec 2015 -- Iraq would not allow any state to send troops to liberate Mosul from the Daesh militants, according to spokesman of Iraq's joint military alignment Brig. Gen. Yahya Rasul.
Daesh Loses Major Supply Route Amid Strategic Defeat on Euphrates Sputnik 27 Dec 2015 -- The fate of Raqqa, the de-facto capital of Daesh, has come under serious threat as one of the chief supply roads across the Euphrates has now been cut off by Kurdish-led forces Saturday.
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 26 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi forces enter central area of Ramadi, end Daesh occupation IRNA 26 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi army entered Haouz area of Ramadi, where the administration of the Anbar province as well as police directorate are located.
Another district liberated in Iraq's Ramadi Press TV 26 Dec 2015 -- Iraq's military and volunteer fighters have liberated another district in Ramadi, Anbar Province, as the campaign against the Daesh Takfiri terrorists picks up pace.
Turkey says Iraq troop deployment to 'counter Daesh threats' Press TV 26 Dec 2015 -- Turkey has reacted to the Arab League's condemnation of Turkish troops' deployment in northern Iraq, claiming that the military presence in the war-torn Arab country is aimed at countering threats posed by the Takfiri Daesh terrorists in the region.
Iraqi forces kill 54 Daesh militants in Anbar Press TV 26 Dec 2015 -- The Iraqi army says it has killed 54 militants of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group during its ongoing anti-terror operations in areas south of Fallujah in the restive province of Anbar.
Iraqi Forces Enter Central Area of Ramadi Captured by Daesh Sputnik 26 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi army entered Haouz area of Ramadi, where the administration of the Anbar province as well as police directorate are located, according to media reports.
Spokesman: Iraqi Soldiers Close to Retaking Ramadi VOA 26 Dec 2015 -- An Iraqi army spokesman says Iraqi troops have pushed deeper into the heart of Ramadi, where they have been engaged in a weeklong offensive to take back a government complex from Islamic State militants after losing control of the city seven months ago.
Erdogan Refuses to Cooperate With Anti-Daesh Intelligence HQ Sputnik 26 Dec 2015 -- Turkey's government refused the invitation to join the center set up in Baghdad to exchange intelligence on terrorists that pose a threat to the region, the Turkish president said in an interview on Saturday.
Coalition Forces Continue Attacks on ISIL Targets in Syria, Iraq AFPS 25 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Critics Say US Needs 'Failed State' Policy for Syria, Iraq VOA 25 Dec 2015 -- In about one month, the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Syrian opposition groups are set to meet for peace talks in Geneva. But already, there is a sense that the talks, advocated by the United States, are doomed to fail.
Violence killed over 11,000 people in Iraq in 2015: UN Press TV 25 Dec 2015 -- A UN mission says thousands of people have lost their lives and many more sustained injuries as a result of the ongoing violence in Iraq in the current year.
Op to liberate Mosul to follows Ramadi liberation: Iraq PM Press TV 25 Dec 2015 -- Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi says Iraqi forces will move to free the strategic northern city of Mosul once they have liberated Anbar's provincial capital city of Ramadi from Daesh terrorists.
Iraqi Army Heading for Ramadi Center Sputnik 25 Dec 2015 -- Iraq's army spokesman Yahya Rasool Abdullah said that army continues to advance towards the center of Ramadi to free it from the Daesh.
Should US Accept Greater Risk of Civilian Casualties in IS Fight? VOA 24 Dec 2015 -- Washington's reluctance to risk civilian casualties in the U.S.-led air campaign against the Islamic State terror group is again being questioned as Iraqi forces, with the support of American air power, try to wrest control of the Iraqi city of Ramadi from IS.
Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 24 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraq warplanes kill eight Daesh commanders: Military Press TV 23 Dec 2015 -- Amid its intensified push against Daesh, the Iraqi military says its warplanes have killed eight commanders of the Takfiri terrorist group, which has been ravaging the country since last June.
Arab League censures Turkey for military build-up in Iraq Press TV 24 Dec 2015 -- The Arab League has denounced the recent deployment of Turkish troops to northern Iraq as a violation of international law as tensions escalate between Baghdad and Ankara.
Two senior figures of Daesh killed in Iraq airstrikes Press TV 24 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi officials have announced the death of two senior figures of Daesh terrorists in airstrikes as the military and volunteer fighters try to retake the flashpoint city of Ramadi from the Takfiri militants.
Iraq FM Vows All Legal Measures If Turkey Refuses to Withdraw Troops Sputnik 24 Dec 2015 -- Iraq Foreign Minister Ibrahim Jaafari said that he will use all legal means to respond to Turkish troops in Iraq.
Arab League Chief Calls Turkish Military in Iraq Violation of Int'l Law Sputnik 24 Dec 2015 -- Secretary-General of the Arab League Nabil Elaraby said that the presence of Turkish troops deep in the Iraqi territory is a blatant violation of the international law and Iraq's sovereignty.
Iraqi Government Forces Advance on Daesh in Center of Ramadi City Sputnik 24 Dec 2015 -- The Iraqi army and allied forces have taken control of a strategically important bridge into the city of Ramadi from Daesh terrorists and are continuing their advance into the city center, reported local media.
Iraqi Forces Battle Last IS Fighters in Ramadi VOA 24 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi forces are battling the last Islamic State militants holed up in the center of Ramadi, as they fight to retake the key city they lost seven months ago in a stunning defeat to the extremist group.
Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 23 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes in Iraq and Syria UK MOD 23 Dec 2015 -- Over the last week, the RAF conducted the most intensive day of air strikes against Daesh so far and continue to support the Iraqi operation to liberate Ramadi.
Iraqi Troops Advance on IS Fighters in Battle for Ramadi VOA 23 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi troops closed in on Islamic State fighters Wednesday in central Ramadi, where they are trying to retake the city they lost seven months ago and further shrink the IS 'caliphate.'
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col. Warren via Teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 22 Dec 2015 -- Presenter: Col. Steve Warren, Operation Inherent Resolve Spokesman; Maj. J.B. Brindle, Defense Press Office
Military Strikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 22 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Coalition, Local Forces Making Gains Against ISIL AFPS 22 Dec 2015 -- Coalition and local forces have inflicted a 'recent string of defeats' on the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, the spokesman for Operation Inherent Resolve said today in Baghdad.
Daesh has lost 14 percent of territory in Iraq, Syria: Study Press TV 22 Dec 2015 -- The Daesh Takfiri terrorists have in a year lost nearly 15 percent of the land that they had had under control in Iraq and Syria as the group suffers more setbacks in the two countries, a study shows.
Iraq forces liberate more districts in Ramadi Press TV 22 Dec 2015 -- The Iraqi military and volunteer fighters have liberated more neighborhoods from the Daesh Takfiri terrorists in the city of Ramadi, Anbar Province.
Iraq army advances into Ramadi center Press TV 22 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi forces advance into the center of the Ramadi city, which has been under the control of Daesh terrorists since May.
Iraqi Troops Storm Ramadi In Bid To Retake IS-Controlled City RFE/RL 22 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and Iraqi officials say Iraqi security forces have stormed the center of Ramadi in a bid to wrest control of the central Iraqi city from Islamic State (IS) militants.
Iraq Opting to Go Without US Apache Helicopter Support in Battle for Ramadi Sputnik 22 Dec 2015 -- The Iraqi authorities did not request US Apache helicopter assistance during their offensive to reclaim the city of Ramadi from Daesh, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesperson Col. Steven Warren told reporters on Tuesday.
US Notices 'Some Repositioning' of Turkish Forces in Northern Iraq Sputnik 22 Dec 2015 -- Turkey has repositioned some of its forces illegally deployed to the north of Iraq, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesperson Col. Steven Warren told reporters on Tuesday.
Daesh Instructs Fighters to Commit Atrocities Disguised as Iraqi Troops Sputnik 22 Dec 2015 -- Daesh fighters were directed to blow up mosques, torture and kill civilians, break into homes, and film their actions for the purpose of future distribution, according to Pentagon.
Iraqi Troops Advance Into Ramadi in Anti-IS Offensive VOA 22 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi troops advanced Tuesday into the center of Ramadi in a fierce push to reclaim the city they lost to Islamic State (IS) militants seven months ago.
Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 21 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraq Wants Turkish Troops Out Once and for All Sputnik 21 Dec 2015 -- Baghdad has welcomed Turkey's decision to start removing its troops from northern Iraq, but said it would press for a complete withdrawal of Turkish forces from its territory, Iranian media wrote on Sunday.
Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Iraq, Syria AFPS 19 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraq asks civilians to leave Ramadi ahead of major anti-Daesh offensive Press TV 20 Dec 2015 -- The Iraqi army has asked people to leave the strategic city of Ramadi within 72 hours, as pro-government forces close in on the militants in the capital of the western province of Anbar.
Iraqi Army Wins Back 60 Percent of Ramadi City Sputnik 20 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi army and allied militia forces have recaptured most of the western city of Ramadi from Daesh terrorists, Iranian media wrote on Sunday.
Withdrawal of Turkish Troops From Northern Iraqi Province Underway Sputnik 19 Dec 2015 -- Turkey continues the process of its troops' withdrawal from the Iraqi province of Nineveh, the country's Foreign Ministry said Saturday.
Statement from Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook on Secretary Carter's Phone Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi DoD 19 Dec 2015
US Admits Missile 'Mistake' Killed Iraqi Soldiers VOA 19 Dec 2015 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said an American airstrike that killed up to 10 Iraqi security forces appears to have been 'a mistake that involved both sides.'
Turkey says miscommunication caused Iraq troop deployment Press TV 19 Dec 2015 -- Turkish Foreign Ministry says 'miscommunication' with Iraq caused its recent troops deployment in the northern Nineveh province.
Iraq opens probe into deadly US airstrike Press TV 19 Dec 2015 -- Baghdad says it has opened an investigating into a recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Anbar Province, which claimed the lives of at least 10 Iraqi soldiers.
Pentagon calls Iraq attack 'mistake by both sides' Press TV 19 Dec 2015 -- US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter claims that the death of a number of Iraqi troops in a US airstrike against purported Daesh (ISIL) positions appeared to be a mistake involving both American and Iraqi forces.
Iraq urges UNSC resolution against Turkey troop deployment Press TV 19 Dec 2015 -- Iraq has asked the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to adopt a resolution, urging Turkey to end its "illegal incursion" and immediately withdraw its troops from the Arab country's soil.
Obama to Erdogan: Withdraw Turkish troops from Iraq Press TV 19 Dec 2015 -- US President Barack Obama has called on his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to withdraw his country's troops out of Iraq and respect its integrity.
Official: Coalition Forces Continue to Battle ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 18 Dec 2015 -- U.S.-led coalition forces continue to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant extremists in Iraq and Syria across the breadth and depth of the battlefield, Operation Inherent Resolve Spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren told reporters today via satellite feed from Baghdad.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col. Warren via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 18 Dec 2015-- Presenter: Colonel Steve Warren, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman
Several killed, injured as US airstrike hits Iraqi troops Press TV 18 Dec 2015 -- Several Iraqi soldiers have either been killed or injured as a US airstrike hits their base in the western Anbar Province.
Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 18 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Peshmerga Training Effort Moves Into High Gear AFPS 18 Dec 2015 -- Kurdish Peshmerga fighters are rotating through coalition training in northern Iraq at the rate of 800 personnel every 25 days, enabling them to continue their fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant with minimal interruption, the commander of the Kurdistan Training Coordination Center said yesterday.
Iraqi forces liberate areas from Daesh in Ramadi Press TV 18 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi forces have carried out successful military operations against the Takfiri Daesh terrorists in and around the city of Ramadi, seizing a number of neighborhoods in the capital of Anbar Province.
Over 30 Iraqi Soldiers Killed in US Air Force Strike, 20 Others Injured Sputnik 18 Dec 2015 -- At least 30 Iraqi soldiers were killed and 20 others injured in US air strike, Hakim al-Zamili, the head of Iraqi parliament's Security and Defense Committee said.
Media Availability by Col. Prill in Erbil, Iraq DoD 17 Dec 2015-- Presenter: Colonel Bernd Prill, commander, Kurdistan Training Coordination Center
Media Availability by Brig. Gen. Mark Odom in Erbil, Iraq DoD 17 Dec 2015-- Presenter: Brigadier General Mark Odom, Deputy Commanding General for Operations, 82nd Airborne Division
Carter: Kurdish Peshmerga Forces Vital to Speed ISIL's Defeat AFPS 17 Dec 2015 -- The Kurdish peshmerga forces define the indigenous fighters needed to accelerate defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in Iraq and Syria, Defense Secretary Ash Carter told reporters in Irbil, Iraq, today.
Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 17 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Carter, Iraqi Leaders Discuss Ways to Increase Pressure on ISIL AFPS 17 Dec 2015 -- Defense Secretary Ash Carter yesterday discussed with Iraqi leaders ways to increase pressure on the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and to accelerate coalition progress against the terror group.
Inherent Resolve Commander Describes 'Significant' Progress in ISIL Fight AFPS 17 Dec 2015 -- Coalition and Iraqi forces are making important progress against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant in Iraq and in Syria, the commander of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve said yesterday in Baghdad.
'We Will Win' ISIL Fight, Carter Tells Troops in Baghdad AFPS 17 Dec 2015 -- Defense Secretary Ash Carter said in Baghdad yesterday he is confident the coalition will prevail over the the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
Media Availability With Secretary Carter in Erbil, Iraq DoD 17 Dec 2015 -- Presenter: Secretary of Defense Ash Carter
Turkey Says Attack Justifies Sending Troops into Iraq VOA 17 Dec 2015 -- Turkey is claiming vindication for sending troops and tanks into Iraq, following an attack on a Turkish base training Iraqis who are fighting Islamic State. The attack came days after intense pressure from Baghdad forced Ankara to pull out some reinforcements it sent to the camp following threats from IS militants.
IS Attack Kills Iraqi Troops, Wounds Turkish Trainers RFE/RL 17 Dec 2015 -- Islamic State (IS) militants attacked a training camp in northern Iraq for fighters battling the extremist group, killing at least two Iraqi Sunni fighters and wounding four Turkish trainers, officials said December 16.
Iraqi Army Captures Strategic Areas of Anbar Province Sputnik 17 Dec 2015 -- The Iraqi Army and allied armed forces have captured strategic positions from the terrorist group in Anbar Province, in preparation for an assault against terrorist positions in the city of Ramadi.
Daesh Attack on Turkish Base in Iraq 'Proves' Necessity of Turkish Troops Sputnik 17 Dec 2015 -- Turkish military presence is needed in Iraq for 'security reasons', especially following a recent Islamic State (IS, or Daesh in Arabic) jihadist group's attack on a Turkish training camp located in the country, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said Thursday.
Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 16 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
DoD Looking for Ways to Accelerate ISIL Defeat, Carter Says AFPS 16 Dec 2015 -- The United States is looking for ways to do more to hasten the defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, Defense Secretary Ash Carter told service members on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, yesterday.
Daesh hits Bashiqa camp of Turkish forces, 4 soldiers injured Press TV 16 Dec 2015 -- Turkey's troops deployed in northern Iraq have come under a rocket attack carried out by the Daesh Takfiri terrorists on a camp near the city of Mosul.
Carter in Iraq to bolster support in war on ISIL Press TV 16 Dec 2015 -- US Defense Secretary Ashton carter has made a surprise visit to Iraq in an effort to win the Baghdad government's support for escalating the war against Daesh (ISIL).
US Defense Chief Urges Iraqi Leaders to 'Accelerate' IS Fight VOA 16 Dec 2015 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter has stressed to Iraqi leaders the desire of the United States and its coalition partners to 'accelerate' efforts to defeat the Islamic State group.
Background Briefing on Interagency Efforts to Target ISIL's Energy Assets DoD 15 Dec 2015 -- Presenter: Senior U.S. Official
Carter Calls for More Global Cooperation to Defeat ISIL AFPS 15 Dec 2015 -- More nations must "get in the game militarily" to hasten destruction of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, Defense Secretary Ash Carter told reporters on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, today.
Progress Made in Degrading ISIL Oil Revenues, Official Says AFPS 15 Dec 2015 -- The coalition fighting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has made significant progress in degrading the terrorists' ability to profit from their oil activities, a senior U.S. official said today.
Carter: US Seeking More Coalition Help Against Islamic State VOA 15 Dec 2015 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said President Barack Obama has reiterated to the military the need to accelerate the campaign against Islamic State, and that the United States is seeking more from coalition partners helping to fight the militants in Iraq and Syria.
Coalition Strikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 15 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes in Iraq and Syria UK MOD 15 Dec 2015 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
Iraq PM demands 'complete withdrawal' of Turkish forces Press TV 15 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has called for an immediate and 'complete withdrawal' of all Turkish forces from northern Iraq.
Remarks by the President on the Military Campaign to Destroy ISIL The White House 14 Dec 2015
Obama: ISIL Being Hit 'Harder Than Ever,' Will Be Defeated AFPS 14 Dec 2015 -- The coalition fighting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant is hitting ISIL targets "harder than ever" and will defeat the terror group, President Barack Obama said today.
Obama to Americans: Islamic State is Losing Ground VOA 14 Dec 2015 -- President Barack said Monday that he is 'confident' the U.S.-led coalition will prevail in its battle against the Islamic State, adding that the militant group is losing ground and its leaders have no place to hide.
Obama Underscores 'Great Sense of Urgency' in IS Fight VOA 14 Dec 2015 -- U.S. President Barack Obama says the U.S.-led coalition is moving 'with a great sense of urgency' targeting Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, surgically and with precision to take out the group.
Obama: US-led coalition squeezing heart of ISIL Press TV 14 Dec 2015 -- President Barack Obama has said the US-led coalition is hitting the Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group "harder than ever."
Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 14 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Some Turkish troops leaving Iraq's Bashiqa camp: Source Press TV 14 Dec 2015 -- Some Turkish troops deployed in northern Iraq are leaving the Bashiqa camp, heading north to a yet unknown destination as part of a "new arrangement," a military source says.
Iraq sovereignty, red line that must not be crossed: Foreign minister Press TV 14 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari has condemned the recent deployment of Turkish troops to northern Iraq, stressing that the sovereignty of Iraq is "a red line that must not be crossed."
Ankara Sends Reinforcements to Its Military in Iraq, Decides to Stay Sputnik 14 Dec 2015 -- Turkey's prime minister said that Ankara had taken measures 'against attacks' on the Bashik camp in Iraq and said that the legitimacy of Turkish military presence there was 'not under discussion'.
Iraqi forces deal heavy blows to Daesh militants Press TV 13 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi government forces, backed by military aircraft, have carried out successful clean-up operations against the Daesh terrorist group on several fronts, inflicting heavy losses on the Takfiri militants.
Russia Considers Turkey's 'Invasion' in Northern Iraq Illegal Sputnik 13 Dec 2015 -- Moscow sees Turkey's deployment of troops into Iraq territory an "unjustifiable" and "illegal invasion" of a sovereign state.
Coalition Conducts 22 Strikes Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 13 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Coalition Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 12 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraq Appeals To UN To Demand Turkish Troop Withdrawal RFE/RL 12 Dec 2015 -- Iraq appeared to abandon an effort to negotiate with Turkey over several hundred troops stationed in northern Iraq and revived its demand for an immediate withdrawal in an appeal before the United Nations.
Iraqi Air Force Kills Over 15 Militants, Injures Senior Daesh Commander Sputnik 12 Dec 2015 -- Four Daesh commanders were killed during an Iraqi Air Force raid.
Iraq Appeals to UNSC Demanding Immediate Withdrawal of Turkish Troops Sputnik 12 Dec 2015 -- Baghdad addressed the UN Security Council demanding an unconditional and immediate withdrawal of Turkish troops from the Iraqi territory to put an end to the 'aggressive act' and 'flagrant violation' of international legislation.
Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 11 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes in Iraq and Syria UK MOD 11 Dec 2015 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
Erdogan: Troop pullout from Iraq 'out of question' Press TV 11 Dec 2015 -- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkish troops recently deployed to Iraq will not be leaving the Arab country for the time being.
Turkey, Iraq Hold Talks on Turkish Troops Withdrawal From Iraq Sputnik 11 Dec 2015 -- Iraq's foreign minister held talks with high-ranking Turkish delegates, including Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs Feridun Sinirlioglu and the head of the National Intelligence Organization, Hakan Fidan, according to the Iraqi Foreign Ministry.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col. Warren via Teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 10 Dec 2015 -- Presenter: Colonel Steve Warren, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman
Gains Made Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq, Coalition Spokesman Says AFPS 10 Dec 2015 -- Forces fighting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant continue to make progress, including with the killing of three ISIL leaders, the Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman said today.
US-Led Airstrikes Kill 3 Islamic State Leaders VOA 10 Dec 2015 -- The Pentagon says recent U.S.-led coalition airstrikes in Syria and Iraq have killed three senior Islamic State leaders, including the extremist group's financial chief.
Report: 200 US soldiers arrive in Iraq's embattled Anbar Press TV 10 Dec 2015 -- The US military has deployed some 200 troops to Iraq's western province of Anbar to purportedly take part in operations to retake the territory from the Takfiri Daesh militants, a report says.
Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 10 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Daesh destroys bridge in Ramadi as Iraq forces advance Press TV 10 Dec 2015 -- Daesh militants in Iraq's Ramadi have destroyed a lock on the Euphrates River which served as a bridge as pro-government forces advance further in the fight to retake the western militant-held city.
Iraq urges Arab League emergency meeting on Turkey invasion Press TV 10 Dec 2015 -- Iraq's Foreign Ministry has requested an emergency meeting of top diplomats from the Arab League to adopt a united position vis-a-vis Turkey's illegal deployment of troops to northern Iraqi territories.
Turkish PM defends troops presence in Iraq Press TV 10 Dec 2015 -- Turkey's Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has defended the deployment of Turkish forces to northern Iraq, claiming that it was a 'measure' to fight against Takfiri Daesh militants.
Turkey, Iraqi Kurdish Leaders Meet Amid Dispute Over Troops RFE/RL 10 Dec 2015 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with the leader of Iraq's Kurdish region on December 9 in Ankara amid diplomatic efforts to resolve a dispute over Turkish troops in northern Iraq.
Turkish Delegation Arrives in Baghdad to Discuss Troops Deployed in Iraq Sputnik 10 Dec 2015 -- A Turkish delegation has arrived in Baghdad to discuss the deployment of Turkish troops in Iraq, the Iraqi Foreign Ministry said Thursday.
Turkish President Rules Out Troops Withdrawal From Iraq Sputnik 10 Dec 2015 -- Turkey will withdraw troops from Iraq, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said firmly on Thursday.
IS Opens New Supply Route Between Syria and Iraq VOA 09 Dec 2015 -- Islamic State (IS) militants have been using a new route between Syria and Iraq to ferry supplies since Iraqi Kurdish forces cut off one of IS' crucial links in northern Iraq last month.
Update: air strikes in Iraq and Syria UK MOD 09 Dec 2015-- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
U.S. Ready To Supply Attack Helicopters To Iraq Amid 'Slow' Progress Against IS RFE/RL 09 Dec 2015 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter says military progress against Islamic State (IS) fighters in Iraq remains slow, and that Washington will send attack helicopters and more advisers to help retake the strategic city of Ramadi.
Strikes Continue to Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 09 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Carter Says ISIL Must Be Defeated in its 'Parent Tumor' AFPS 09 Dec 2015 -- Defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant globally and at home requires leveraging the militant organization in its "parent tumor" of Syria and Iraq, Defense Secretary Ash Carter told the Senate Armed Services Committee today.
Carter calls on US allies to step up fight against Daesh Press TV 09 Dec 2015 -- US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter says more needs to be done as the United States has been unable to contain Daesh (ISIL) terrorists in Iraq and Syria.
Risky Move: US Attack Helicopters May Battle Daesh in Ramadi Sputnik 10 Dec 2015 -- In the fight against terrorism, the United States plans to deploy Apache attack helicopters to Iraq. It's a move that could further entrench Washington in a conflict from which it has long tried to extract itself.e
Anti-IS Ground Forces Debated on Capitol Hill VOA 09 Dec 2015 -- The Obama administration said it is boosting military pressure on Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq, but remains opposed to deploying any substantial U.S. combat forces in either country despite IS' demonstrated ability to inspire terrorism on American soil. Defense Secretary Ash Carter also called for stepped up international help in the fight.
Turkey Urges All Citizens to Leave Iraq Immediately Sputnik 10 Dec 2015 -- Citing security risks, the Turkish government has warned any of its citizens traveling in Iraq – excluding Kurdish provinces – to leave at once.
Russia censures Turkey's troop deployment to Iraq as 'reckless' Press TV 09 Dec 2015 -- Russia's ambassador to the United Nations (UN) has slammed Turkey's controversial troop deployment to Iraq as 'reckless and inexplicable.'
Beijing Calls on Ankara to Respect Iraqi Sovereignity Sputnik 09 Dec 2015 -- China urged Iraq and Turkey to further increase communication and coordination in order to resolve the conflict.
US State Dept. Does Not Support Turkey's Incursion Into Iraq Sputnik 09 Dec 2015 -- Baghdad and Ankara should find a proper resolution to the ongoing crisis with the deployment of Turkish troops in Iraq, a State Department official told Sputnik on Wednesday.
NATO Chief Takes Note of Iraqi Concerns Over Turkish Troops Violation Sputnik 09 Dec 2015 -- NATO official said that Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg held a telephone conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Abadi in regard to Iraq's concerns over Turkish troops deployed on its soil.
Civilians Trapped as Iraqi Forces Fight ISIS for Control of Ramadi VOA 09 Dec 2015 -- Hundreds of civilians are trapped in central Ramadi, squeezed between Islamic State extremists who have booby-trapped the building around them and Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) fighting to retake control of the western city.
Russia Lashes Out at Turkey Over Troops in Iraq VOA 08 Dec 2015 -- Lingering tensions between Russia and Turkey over Ankara's shooting down of a Russian fighter jet along the Syrian-Turkish border last month were evident Tuesday as Moscow's U.N. envoy lashed out at Ankara over its recent troop deployment to northern Iraq.
Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 08 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
US pushes other nations to deploy special forces to Iraq, Syria Press TV 08 Dec 2015 -- US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford says that special operations forces from other nations might join the fight against the Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group in Iraq and Syria.
Turkey suspends deploying forces to northern Iraq: Ankara Press TV 08 Dec 2015 -- Turkey says it has currently stopped the deployment of troops to northern Iraq, warning, however, that it will not withdraw those soldiers already stationed in the Arab country.
Iraq recaptures large part of Ramadi from Daesh Press TV 08 Dec 2015 -- In a major blow to Takfiris, Iraqi officials say the country's forces have managed to retake large parts of the key city of Ramadi from the Daesh militants.
Iraqi forces kill dozens of Takfiris in Anbar, Salahuddin Press TV 08 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi army forces have killed dozens of Daesh Takfiri terrorists as they continue their operations against the extremist group in two major provinces of Anbar and Salahuddin.
Iraq Calls on NATO to Urge Turkey to Withdraw Troops From Country Sputnik 08 Dec 2015 -- Turkish military presence in Iraq is a violation of Iraq's sovereignty, and NATO should use its power, so that Turkey would immediately withdraw its troops from Iraqi territory, according to Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Abadi's press service.
Iraqi Kurd Leader to Meet Turkey's President VOA 08 Dec 2015 -- The leader of the semi autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan Region government is to visit Ankara on Wednesday. The Iraqi Kurds have developed close political and trade ties with Ankara and both share strained relations with Baghdad.
Canada to withdraw jets fighting Daesh in Iraq and Syria Press TV 08 Dec 2015 -- Canada's new government says it will uphold its election campaign promise and withdraw the country's fighter jets which have been targeting purported Daesh targets in Iraq and Syria.
Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 07 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi army repels ISIL attacks: Army Commander IRNA 07 Dec 2015 -- The Iraqi Army and police repelled a massive attack by Daesh (ISIL) militants in the Anbar province in Western Iraq on Monday, Russian News Agency Sputnik said on Monday.
Iraqi army close to completely liberating western Ramadi from Daesh IRNA 07 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi troops are ready to fully reclaim the western part of the central Iraqi city of Ramadi as part of a large-scale campaign to retake the capital of the Anbar province, an anti-terror commander said on Monday, according to Sputnik.
Iraq's PM Abadi orders Air Force on alert as deadline to Turkey looms Press TV 07 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has issued an order for Air Force to be on alert as a deadline to Turkey to pull out its troops from the Arab country approaches.
Turkey Refuses to Withdraw Troops From Iraq VOA 07 Dec 2015 -- Turkey is refusing to withdraw forces deployed to Iraq, despite Baghdad's call for Ankara to do so immediately. Ankara insists the deployment is to protect its troops who are training Iraqi Kurdish forces, but the dispute is stoking old and new regional tensions.
Military Strikes Strike ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 06 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Dunford Says U.S., Coalition Must Put Continuous Pressure on ISIL AFPS 06 Dec 2015 -- The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has grown since 2014, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here today, and it is important that the United States and coalition partners continue to put pressure on the terror organization across all domains and with every facet of government.
Baghdad 'concerns' stops flow of Turkish troops into Iraq Press TV 06 Dec 2015 -- Turkey says it will halt further military interventions in northern Iraq for the time being following an ultimatum by Iraq.
Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 05 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes in Iraq and Syria UK MOD 05 Dec 2015 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
Iraqi Leader Demands Withdrawal of Turkish Troops Near Mosul RFE/RL 05 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi has condemned Turkey's movement of troops into northern Iraq near Mosul to train Iraqi forces fighting the Islamic State (IS) group, and demanded their immediate withdrawal.
Russia, Iran, Iraq Quash Reported Bid To Cut Oil Output RFE/RL 04 Dec 2015 -- Russia, Iran, and Iraq have quashed a plan reportedly being eyed by Saudi Arabia to lift sagging global oil prices through collective cuts in oil output.
Anti-ISIL Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq AFPS 04 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Simultaneous Operations Put Pressure on ISIL, Centcom Official Says AFPS 04 Dec 2015 -- Increased simultaneous pressure by U.S.-led coalition and indigenous force operations is creating a cumulative operational weakening of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, U.S. Central Command spokesman Air Force Col. Pat Ryder said today.
Reports of abuses by Iraqi, Kurdish forces against Sunni Arabs increasing, UN rights office says UN News 04 Dec 2015 -- Reports of human rights abuses against Sunni Arabs by Iraqi and Kurdish security forces in parts of Iraq reclaimed from the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) are increasing, ranging from looting to extra-judicial killings, senior United Nations officials said today.
Coalition Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 03 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
'Iraq-style invasion' of Syria, Iraq not an option, says Obama Press TV 03 Dec 2015 -- US President Barack Obama has defended his decision to deploy special operations forces in Syria and Iraq to reportedly fight the Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group, insisting that it will not lead to "an Iraq-style invasion" of the two countries.
Update: air strikes in Iraq and Syria UK MOD 03 Dec 2015 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
Iraqi forces deal heavy blows to Daesh militants Press TV 03 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi government forces backed by military aircraft have carried out successful clean-up operations against the Daesh terrorist group in the conflict-stricken Arab country, inflicting heavy losses on the Takfiri militants.
Iraqi Forces Kill 15 Daesh Fighters - Military Command Sputnik 03 Dec 2015 -- At least 12 terrorists were killed by Iraqi forces in Anbar, where a large-scale campaign to retake the capital city of Ramadi is underway, and three more members of the Daesh militant group were killed in an operation in Salah Al-Din province, according to Iraqi military command press office.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col. Warren via Teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 02 Dec 2015 -- Colonel Steve Warren, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman
Spokesman: Expeditionary Targeting Force Could Accelerate ISIL Defeat AFPS 02 Dec 2015 -- Defense Secretary Ash Carter's plan to deploy an expeditionary targeting force to help in putting pressure on Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria adds a capability that can accelerate ISIL's defeat, a spokesman for Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve told Pentagon reporters today.
White House: New U.S. 'Tracking' Force In Iraq To Number 200 RFE/RL 02 Dec 2015 -- The White House said a new "expeditionary tracking force" being deployed to Iraq will number around 200 troops, as the United States expands its fight against Islamic State (IS) militants there and in Syria.
Coalition Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 02 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes in Iraq UK MOD 02 Dec 2015 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations to assist the Iraqi government in its fight against ISIL.
US Forces to Carry Out 'Very Precise, Surgical' Operations in Iraq VOA 02 Dec 2015 -- U.S. military officials say the special forces troops being deployed to Iraq to up the pressure on Islamic State will have 'well planned and very well targeted objectives' in both Iraq and Syria.
Iraq briefed on US plans for troops deployment, Kerry says Press TV 02 Dec 2015 -- The US has fully briefed the Iraqi government on its plans to deploy American special forces in Iraq, Secretary of State John Kerry says.
Iraqi Government Against Foreign 'Boots on Ground' Sputnik 02 Dec 2015 -- The Iraqi government's position in regard to deploying ground forces from any foreign states has not changed, Iraq doesn't need ground forces, according to the staement of country's government spokesman Saad al-Hudaythi.
Carter: DoD Intensifies ISIL Fight, Urges More International Support AFPS 01 Dec 2015 -- The Defense Department is quickly adapting to fighting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and is urging the international community to step up the pace of its contributions to the fight, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said today.
Recent Successes Against ISIL Encouraging, Dunford Says AFPS 01 Dec 2015 -- Recent successes on the battlefield in Iraq and Syria are encouraging, and the coalition and local partners need to build on these successes, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told Congress today.
Dunford: ISIL Wants U.S. to Be Impetuous in Iraq, Syria AFPS 01 Dec 2015 -- The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant wants the United States to be "impetuous right now, as opposed to being aggressive," the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told the House Armed Services Committee today.
U.S. To Deploy New Force In Iraq, Expanding Fight Against IS RFE/RL 01 Dec 2015 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter says the United States will expand its involvement in the fight against Islamic State (IS) militants in Iraq, deploying an 'expeditionary targeting force' to help local forces and conduct more raids both in Iraq and neighboring Syria.
US Prepares to Strike at Heart of Islamic State VOA 01 Dec 2015 -- Teams of U.S. special operators could be in place within weeks, aiming to strike at the brain trust and nervous system of the Islamic State terror group, in an intensified effort to destroy what many see as a growing global threat.
Iraq: 'vicious circle of violence' claims nearly 500 civilian lives in November, UN mission reports UN News 01 Dec 2015 -- Nearly 500 Iraqi civilians were killed in Iraq last month in a "vicious circle of violence," ranging from acts of terrorism to armed conflict, as the total number of Iraqi casualties rose to more than 2,100, according to the UN Assistance Mission in the crisis-gripped country.
Coalition Airstrikes Target ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 01 Dec 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
US to Send 'Specialized' Force to Iraq to Fight IS VOA 01 Dec 2015 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter says the United States is deploying a 'specialized expeditionary targeting force' to Iraq to put more pressure on Islamic State (IS) militants and be in position to conduct raids over the border in Syria.
US Ground Forces in Iraq 'Not Limited' to 3,500 - Joint Chiefs Chairman Sputnik 01 Dec 2015 -- US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Joseph Dunford said that he does not feel inhibited from recommending additional forces US forces in Iraq to President Barack Obama, 'that would cause us to grow greater than 3,500.'
Iraq forces launch new offensive to retake Ramadi Press TV 01 Dec 2015 -- The Iraqi army has launched a new operation to liberate the strategic city of Ramadi from the Takfiri Daesh terrorists, as pro-government forces close in on the militants in the capital of the western province of Anbar.
Iraqi forces retake another area from Daesh in Anbar Province Press TV 01 Dec 2015 -- Iraqi government forces have reportedly liberated a city from the clutches of the Daesh terrorists as they push ahead with their military operations against the Takfiri group in Iraq's strife-torn western province of Anbar.

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