June 2016 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Multiple bombings leave 12 civilians dead in Iraq capital Press TV 30 Jun 2016 -- At least 12 civilians have been killed in separate bomb attacks targeting commercial areas in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, security officials say.
Iraq recaptures more areas from Daesh south of Fallujah Press TV 30 Jun 2016 -- The Iraqi army and allied volunteer fighters have managed to recapture more territories from Daesh terrorists on the outskirts of the recently-liberated city of Fallujah.
Inside Look Into Iraqi Fallujah After Two Years of Daesh Hell Sputnik 30 Jun 2016 -- From Baghdad to Fallujah the journey is only some forty minutes by car. Despite the war and many disasters that Iraq has experienced, the highway in all directions is full of traveling trucks and cars. It is hard to imagine that only a few dozen kilometers away, battles are raging in full swing.
Counter-ISIL Strikes Target Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 30 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Presidential Envoy Reports Counter-ISIL Progress, Ongoing Terrorism Threat AFPS 30 Jun 2016 -- The U.S.-led multinational coalition is making progress in Iraq and Syria against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and against its networks and affiliates, but an unprecedented terrorist challenge remains for nations everywhere, the presidential envoy for the global coalition to counter ISIL said June 28.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 30 Jun 2016 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
UK steps up counter-Daesh training UK MOD 30 Jun 2016 -- Britain will increase its training support to Iraqi forces taking the fight to Daesh, the Defence Secretary has announced today.
After Fallujah, Iraq Gears Up to Rid Mosul of Islamic State VOA 30 Jun 2016 -- Riding high on Iraq's victory over Islamic State fighters in Fallujah, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi confidently said the northwest city of Mosul would be next.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Colonel Garver via teleconference DoD 29 Jun 2016 -- Presenter: Colonel Christopher Garver, Operation Inherent Resolve Spokesman; Captain Jeff Davis, Director, Defense Press Office
OIR Spokesman: Local Forces in Iraq, Syria Increase Pressure on ISIL AFPS 29 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi forces have begun working toward Mosul after their victory in Fallujah this week against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, and the Syrian Democratic Forces are tightening a cordon around Manbij in an operation led by the Syrian Arab coalition, the Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman said today.
Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 29 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi forces, tribal fighter thwart Daesh onslaught on Amiriyah Fallujah Press TV 29 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi security personnel, backed by pro-government fighters from Popular Mobilization Units and tribal fighters, have managed to repel a massive offensive by members of the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group in the country's beleaguered western province of al-Anbar.
Iraqi forces gain ground in march to retake militant-held Mosul Press TV 29 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi security forces have made new gains on the ground against the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group as they are trying to recapture the country's second-largest city of Mosul from the terrorists.
Iraq Receives New Batch of Mi-28NE Military Helicopters From Russia Sputnik 29 Jun 2016 -- The Iraqi Defense Ministry said that Russia supplied Iraq with a new batch of Mi-28NE "Night Hunter" military helicopters.
Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 28 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqis fleeing Fallujah in dire conditions, need aid: Charity Press TV 28 Jun 2016 -- Civilians fleeing the Iraqi city of Fallujah, which was recently liberated from the grip of Takfiri Daesh terrorists, are in urgent need of aid with poor sanitary conditions threatening their health, a charity says.
Planning Underway to Liberate Iraq's Mosul VOA 28 Jun 2016 -- After Iraqi officials declared Fallujah fully liberated, the U.S. envoy to the coalition against Islamic State (IS) militants told lawmakers on Tuesday "planning is now underway" for a military campaign to free Mosul from the terrorist group.
Carter Hails Iraqi Fallujah Success as Counter-ISIL Milestone AFPS 27 Jun 2016 -- Defense Secretary Ash Carter today congratulated Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and the Iraqi people for freeing the city of Fallujah from the grip of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
Six F-16 Jets Depart Belgium to Assist Anti-Daesh Coalition in Syria, Iraq Sputnik 27 Jun 2016 -- Six F-16 fighter aircraft, which departed from Kleine Brogel Air Base in Belgium, will be based in Jordan and will perform reconnaissance and surveillance tasks for six months in Syria and Iraq, according to local media.
Counter-ISIL Strikes Target Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 27 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Statement from Secretary Carter on Fallujah DoD 27 Jun 2016
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 27 Jun 2016 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
Iraq: UN sending extra food rations to provide for thousands displaced from Fallujah UN News 27 Jun 2016 -- Expressing concern about the extremely dire conditions for more than 85,000 people who have fled the besieged Iraqi city of Fallujah and its surroundings over the last month, the United Nations food relief agency today said it is sending additional rations to provide immediate food relief to the growing number of displaced.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 26 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Fallujah fully liberated from Daesh forces IRNA 26 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi spokesman of the commander of Fallujah operation said on Sunday that the city has been fully liberated from Daesh terrorists.
Iraqi PM promises to recapture Mosul city IRNA 26 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in a message on Sunday vowed that his country's armed forces will seize back the city of Mosul as they did with the city of Fallujah.
Abadi says Iraqis must celebrate Fallujah recapture, vows Mosul liberation Press TV 26 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi says all Iraqis must celebrate the recapture of the strategic western city of Fallujah from Daesh terrorists, vowing the liberation of the militants stronghold of Mosul in the near future.
Fallujah fully recaptured from Daesh: Iraqi commander Press TV 26 Jun 2016 -- The commander of the Fallujah liberation operation has declared the strategic western city fully liberated from Daesh terrorists.
Iraq killed 1,300 Daesh militants in Mosul operations: Defense chief Press TV 26 Jun 2016 -- Iraq's defense minister says at least 1,300 Takfiri terrorists have been killed in the military operations to liberate the southern parts of Mosul, the main Daesh stronghold in the country.
Iraq Declares Battle For Fallujah Over As PM Urges Celebrations RFE/RL 26 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi forces have recaptured the last remaining district held by Islamic State (IS) militants in the city of Fallujah, where Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi arrived on June 26 and urged citizens to rejoice.
Iraqi Forces Victorious in Fallujah Due to Unified Effort Sputnik 26 Jun 2016 -- Hadi Amiri, the head of the Badr Organization in the Popular Mobilization Forces, said that the main reason for quick victory of Iraqi forces in Fallujah is the unity.
Iraqi Army Claims Fallujah Fully Liberated From Daesh Occupation Sputnik 26 Jun 2016 -- Commander leading Iraqi operation against Daesh in Fallujah declares the city "fully liberated," according to AP.
Iraqi Official Declares Fallujah 'Fully Liberated' VOA 26 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi forces have liberated the city of Fallujah from Islamic State fighters, following a month-long military offensive to seize control, according to a senior Iraqi official.
Coalition Strikes Target ISIL in Iraq, Syria AFPS 25 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
U.S., UK to Maintain Close Ties; Counter-ISIL Efforts Continue AFPS 24 Jun 2016 -- Defense Secretary Ash Carter told his United Kingdom counterpart State Secretary for Defense Michael Fallon in a phone call today that the two nations will always enjoy a special relationship reflected in close defense ties -- a bedrock of U.S. security and foreign policy, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook told reporters here today.
Coalition Strikes Target ISIL in Iraq, Syria AFPS 24 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook in the Pentagon Briefing Room DoD 24 Jun 2016 -- Presenter: Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Maj. Gen. Chalmers via Teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 23 Jun 2016 -- Presenter: British Army Maj. Gen. Doug Chalmers, deputy commander, strategy and sustainment, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 23 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
OIR General: Coalition Pressure Causing ISIL's 'Caliphate' to Unravel AFPS 23 Jun 2016 -- The significantly increased pressure that U.S.-led coalition and local forces are putting on the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant's fighters is causing the terrorist group's "caliphate" to unravel and crumble, a senior Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve official told reporters today.
Iraqi Forces Aim at Crucial Airbase in Final Fight Against IS VOA 23 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi forces, backed by U.S. coalition airstrikes and Apache attack helicopters, began moving Wednesday toward the crucial al Qayyarah airfield south of Mosul.
Govt. forces make fresh gains against Daesh in northern Iraq Press TV 23 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi government forces have made new advances in the northern province of Nineveh in their latest push against the Takfiri Daesh terrorists, who are wreaking havoc in the Arab country.
Fallujah Refugees Face Dire Straits in Camps VOA 23 Jun 2016 -- One lonely latrine stands on the dusty edge of an open pit – the only facility for 3,000 people recently escaped from Fallujah.
U.S., Coalition Continue Counter-ISIL Strikes in Syria, Iraq AFPS 22 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 22 Jun 2016 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
Some 2,500 Daesh Takfiri terrorists killed in Fallujah: Iraqi commander Press TV 22 Jun 2016 -- A senior Iraqi commander says nearly 2,500 Daesh Takfiri terrorists have been killed during a month-long offensive to recapture the strategic western city of Fallujah from the extremists.
Pledging Conference in Support of Iraq US Dept. of State 22 Jun 2016
New Humanitarian Assistance for Iraq US Dept. of State 21 Jun 2016
Iraqi army liberates Fallujah districts from Daesh grip Press TV 21 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi armed forces have purged Takfiri Daesh terrorists from two neighborhoods in the strategic city of Fallujah in their latest push against the Takfiri militants wreaking havoc in the Middle Eastern country.
Iraqi Troops Free Yazidi, Christian Women Taken as Daesh Prisoners Sputnik 21 Jun 2016 -- Government troops in Iraq have almost completely recaptured Fallujah from Daesh. They also took control of the administration building in the city center. But the terrorists are still keeping the resistance, holding individual streets and houses.
UN agencies warn of alleged rights violations, funding shortfall in embattled Fallujah UN News 21 Jun 2016 -- Amid ongoing fighting in the embattled Iraqi city of Fallujah, the United Nations human rights office today warned of continuing allegations of serious rights violations, as the Organization's refugee agency reported a funding crunch to meet the immediate needs of the thousands of civilians who continue to flee the area.
Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 20 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Truman Launches 2,000th Sortie In Support of OIR NNS 20 Jun 2016 -- Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) reached another deployment milestone, launching its 2,000th aircraft mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, June 19.
Iraqi forces start operation to liberate Anbar districts Press TV 20 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi forces have launched a new operation to liberate two districts in the embattled Anbar Province as part of a push to drive out Daesh terrorists.
Iraqi Forces Take Control Over Railroad North of Fallujah Sputnik 20 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi forces have taken control over a railway line in the northern part of the Fallujah city, most part of which was earlier liberated from Daesh, a commander of the Baghdad Operations Command said Monday.
New Zealand Extends Iraqi Army Training Mission Till 2018 Sputnik 20 Jun 2016 -- Wellington agreed to extend the troops deployment term to Iraq within the anti-Daesh military operation, the press service of the country's Defense Ministry said Monday.
Iraqi Army Kills Daesh Security Service Head in Anbar Province Sputnik 20 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi Defense Minister Khaled Obaidi said that the person in charge of the terrorist organization Daesh's security service was killed in a special operation carried out by the Iraqi army in Anbar province.
UN relief wing foresees thousands more fleeing Fallujah amid ongoing fighting UN News 20 Jun 2016 -- More than 83,000 people have fled the besieged city of Fallujah and surrounding areas as of this past Saturday, and thousands more could still be on the move amid ongoing fighting, the United Nations relief wing has reported.
U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 19 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Foreign Ministry felicitates Iraqi gov't on liberation of Fallujah IRNA 19 Jun 2016 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry congratulated the Iraqi people and government on taking full control of the strategic city of Fallujah in the Western province of al-Anbar.
Humanitarian Disaster in Fallujah VOA 19 Jun 2016 -- Exhausted, hungry and desperate, 30,000 people have poured out of Fallujah in the past three days as Iraqi forces stormed into the center of the city, pushing Islamic State fighters into the northwest of the city.
Larijani felicitates Iraqi counterpart on Fallujah liberation IRNA 18 Jun 2016 -- Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani here on Saturday congratulated the recent liberation of the central city of Fallujah in Iraq to the Iraqi government and people.
Zarif felicitates Iraqi counterpart on Fallujah liberation IRNA 18 Jun 2016 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif extended a message to his Iraqi counterpart Ibrahim al-Jaafari on liberation of Fallujah, a city in Iraqi province of Al Anbar in west of Baghdad.
Iran's Larijani hails Iraq 'bravery' in Fallujah Press TV 18 Jun 2016 -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has hailed the "brave and brilliant" victory of the Iraqi troops against Daesh Takfiris in liberating the strategic western city of Fallujah from the grips of the terrorist group.
Car bomb kills four people in Iraq's Salahuddin Press TV 18 Jun 2016 -- A car bomb attack in Iraq's Salahuddin province killed four people and injured nearly 20 others Saturday, in the wake of the liberation of the city of Fallujah from the Takfiri Daesh terrorists.
Iraq begins new anti-terror operation after Fallujah liberation Press TV 18 Jun 2016 -- The Iraqi army has launched a new operation in the north of Salahuddin Province and the south of Mosul, the capital of Nineveh Province, in their latest push against Daesh terrorists.
1000s of Iraqis celebrate Fallujah liberation from Daesh Press TV 18 Jun 2016 -- Tens of thousands of Iraqis have taken to the streets across the country to celebrate the liberation of the strategic western city of Fallujah from the grips of the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group.
Iraqi Special Forces Announce Most of Fallujah Taken From IS VOA 18 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi Special Forces were continuing operations in Fallujah Saturday after announcing most of the city had been taken from Islamic State control a day earlier.
Daesh has no place in Iraq, Mosul liberation is near, Iraqi PM says Press TV 17 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi premier has congratulated the nation for the liberation of Fallujah from the grip of the Daesh militant group, saying there is no place in his country for the Takfiri terrorists.
Kurdish Forces Clash with Iran Troops on Iraqi Border VOA 17 Jun 2016 -- Kurdish rebels on Friday clashed with Iran's Revolutionary Guards for a second consecutive day in a border area between Iraq and Iran, Kurdish officials and Iranian state media said.
Officials Provide Details of Latest Counter-ISIL Strikes in Syria, Iraq AFPS 17 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi Fallujah liberated from Daesh terrorists IRNA 17 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi forces have liberated key areas in Fallujah from Daesh terrorists, raising the national flag of the country over the government buildings.
Bombing, clashes leave 12 police dead in northern Iraq Press TV 17 Jun 2016 -- At least a dozen Iraqi police officers, including a commander, were killed in a bomb attack as well as clashes with the Takfiri Daesh terrorists in the northern province of Salahuddin, a source said Friday.
Iraqi troops retake govt. compound in center of Fallujah Press TV 17 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi forces have retaken the main government compound in the center of Fallujah from Daesh militants, symbolizing government control of the city.
Iraqi PM Announces Liberation of Most Part of Fallujah From Daesh Sputnik 17 Jun 2016 -- On Friday Iraqi security forces have managed to regain control over most part of the city of Fallujah.
Iraqi Special Forces Retake Fallujah Government Building VOA 17 Jun 2016 -- After weeks of fierce fighting, Iraqi security forces on Friday broke through Islamic State defenses to reach the center of Fallujah, a city just west of Baghdad controlled by IS for more than two years.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook in the Pentagon Briefing Room DoD 16 Jun 2016 -- Presenter: Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook
Naval Aviation Forces Now Striking ISIL from Two Theaters as USS Boxer Harriers Join the Fight NNS 16 Jun 2016 -- U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers flying from USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Arabian Gulf joined strike aircraft operating from USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Mediterranean Sea June 16.
US Launches Twin Strikes Against IS From Mediterranean, Gulf VOA 16 Jun 2016 -- The United States on Thursday launched simultaneous strikes against Islamic State extremists from the Mediterranean Sea and the Persian Gulf, marking the first time the U.S. military had bombed IS targets in Syria and Iraq from both bodies of water.
UN health agency expresses concern over disease outbreaks in besieged city of Fallujah UN News 16 Jun 2016 -- The low level of immunity coupled with poor hygiene conditions raises the risk of disease outbreaks, such as measles, in the Iraqi city of Fallujah, where more than 42,000 people have been displaced since the beginning of military operations in May.
Counter-ISIL Strikes Hit Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 16 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 16 Jun 2016 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
Iraq's Fallujah facing 'humanitarian disaster' amid food crisis: NGO Press TV 16 Jun 2016 -- The Daesh-held Iraqi city of Fallujah is facing a "humanitarian disaster" as many of its hunger-stricken residents remain trapped with no "safe passage" to make their way out, a prominent NGO warns.
Iraq army, Peshmerga forces start closing in on Mosul Press TV 16 Jun 2016 -- The Iraqi military and Kurdish Peshmerga forces have reportedly launched operations to tighten the noose around the Takfiri Daesh terrorists in their stronghold of Mosul, as part of larger-scale attempts to fully liberate the northern Iraqi city.
Aid Agencies Race to Help Families Fleeing IS-held Fallujah VOA 16 Jun 2016 -- Hundreds of families were pouring out of the Fallujah war zone Thursday after Islamic State militants apparently lost control of the main road southwest of the city.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col. Garver via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 15 Jun 2016 -- Presenter: Colonel Christopher Garver, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman
Poland Could Send Troops to Iraq, Kuwait to Fight Against Daesh Sputnik 15 Jun 2016 -- Poland plans to make a contribution to the international US-led coalition fighting against Daesh terrorist group by sending troops to Iraq and Kuwait, the head of the National Security Bureau, Pawel Soloch, said Wednesday.
US, Norway Allocate $30Mln to Clear Iraq, Syria of Daesh's Mines Sputnik 15 Jun 2016 -- Washington and Oslo decided to allocate nearly $30 million to help defuse explosives planted by Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
Progress Made in Slow, Tough Fight for Fallujah, OIR Spokesman Says AFPS 15 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi forces, backed by coalition strikes, are making "slow but steady" progress in the tough fight to take back Fallujah, a spokesman for Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve said today.
Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 15 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi Peshmerga Appeal for More Weapons for Anti-IS Fight VOA 15 Jun 2016 -- Backed by U.S.-led coalition airstrikes, Iraqi Kurdish fighters known as Peshmerga have been at the front lines of the war against Islamic State extremists.
Iraqi Security Forces Enter Fallujah VOA 15 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi security forces are "inside" Fallujah three weeks after launching an offensive to retake the Islamic State-held city, according to a military spokesman for the coalition battling IS in Iraq and Syria.
The Government of Iraq-AC-208 Sustainment, Logistics, and Spares Support DSCA 14 Jun 2016 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Iraq for AC-208 sustainment, logistics, and spares support. The estimated cost is $181 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 14 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
CSG 8 Operation Inherent Resolve Air Power Summary June 13, 2016 NNS 14 Jun 2016 -- Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, embarked aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) is primarily responsible for executing prompt and sustained combat actions from sea in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR).
Fallujah liberation operation displaced 43k Iraqis: IOM Press TV 14 Jun 2016 -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says over 430,000 people have been displaced since the beginning of the operation to retake the Daesh-held Iraqi city of Fallujah.
Iraqis fleeing Fallujah lack water, Doctors Without Borders says Press TV 14 Jun 2016 -- Doctors Without Borders says thousands of Iraqi civilians fleeing Fallujah lack access to adequate water, raising the likelihood of epidemics such as cholera.
Iraq recaptures Fallujah Barrage from Daesh Press TV 14 Jun 2016 -- Iraq's army and volunteer fighters have recaptured a major water facility from the Takfiri Daesh terrorists as the fight continues against the militants west of the capital, Baghdad.
Iraqi Army Imposes Curfew in City of Ramadi Amid New Daesh Attacks Sputnik 14 Jun 2016 -- The Iraqi Armed Forces has introduced a curfew in the central country's city of Ramadi following a number of new attacks of the Daesh militant group, media reported Tuesday.
Counter-ISIL Strikes Hit Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 13 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 13 Jun 2016 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
Iraq arrests over 500 Deash suspects fleeing Fallujah with civilians Press TV 13 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi forces have arrested more than 500 suspected members of the Deash Takfiri terrorist group among civilians fleeing the city of Fallujah.
Daesh attack kills 5 Iraqi forces in Ramadi Press TV 13 Jun 2016 -- An attack by Daesh Takfiri terrorists has killed five members of security forces in Iraq's western city of Ramadi months after the Takfiri group was purged from the area.
Daesh executes 19 of own members in Iraq's Fallujah Press TV 13 Jun 2016 -- The Takfiri Daesh terrorist group has killed 19 members of its own for allegedly escaping the battlefields where they were supposed to face off with Iraqi security forces in the city of Fallujah.
Thousands Flee Fallujah as Iraq Army Secures Safe Exit VOA 13 Jun 2016 -- Thousands of refugees are pouring out of Fallujah through a safe exit corridor secured by the Iraqi army as the fight to retake the city from Islamic State extremists rages into its third week.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 12 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraq army secures 'relatively safe' exit route out of Fallujah Press TV 12 Jun 2016 -- Iraq's army has secured the first "relatively safe" exit route for civilians attempting to flee the city of Fallujah amid operations by the government forces to retake key areas from the Daesh Takfiri terrorists.
Iraqi forces retake village near Mosul from Daesh Press TV 12 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi troops have managed to retake a village south of the Daesh-held city of Mosul as their liberation operations continue in the area.
Iraq calls for clarity after Saudi Arabia admits fundraising for Daesh Press TV 12 Jun 2016 -- Iraq has called on Saudi Arabia for explanation after a senior official admitted fundraising in the kingdom for Daesh terrorists fighting in the Iraqi city of Fallujah.
Coalition Strikes Hit ISIL Targets in Iraq, Syria AFPS 11 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraq's Sadr warns of 'million-man' demo after Ramadan Press TV 11 Jun 2016 -- Senior Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has called for a halt to anti-government protests during Ramadan but warned that a "million-man" demonstration would be held after the Muslim holy month ends.
Iraqi Government Forces Continue Battle to Retake Fallujah VOA 11 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi government forces met heavy resistance from Islamic State militants in their weeks-old offensive to retake the Anbar provincial town of Fallujah. Two suicide attacks also hit a revered Shi'ite shrine in Damascus.
Iraq: UN refugee agency warns of struggles and new displacements in Mosul UN News 10 Jun 2016 -- More than half a million people remain uprooted from their homes two years after fleeing violence in the Iraqi city of Mosul, while military activities in the north and south-east of the city are causing fresh displacement, the United Nations refugee agency said today.
U.S., Coalition Continue Counter-ISIL Strikes in Syria, Iraq AFPS 10 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi forces moved to within three km of Fallujah center: Cmdr. Press TV 10 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi counter-terrorism forces are now some three kilometers away from the center of Fallujah, advancing to recapture the strategic city from its southern areas, a senior military commander says.
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 09 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 09 Jun 2016 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
At least 22 killed, 70 injured in Baghdad car bombings Press TV 09 Jun 2016 -- A car bomb attack near a military base north of Baghdad and another explosion near a market in the Iraqi capital have killed nearly two dozen people, police said.
Iraq: funding is running out to help people fleeing Fallujah, UN relief official warns UN News 09 Jun 2016 -- The United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Iraq said today she is deeply concerned by the unfolding humanitarian crisis in the besieged city of Fallujah, warning that funding is insufficient to continue to carry out the massive relief operation that is currently under way.
Suicide Attacks in Baghdad Kill at Least 20 VOA 09 Jun 2016 -- Several suicide attacks killed more than 20 people Thursday in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, despite the traditional truce for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Counter-ISIL Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq AFPS 08 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Pressure From Local Forces Restricts ISIL, Inherent Resolve Spokesman Says AFPS 08 Jun 2016 -- Local forces in Iraq and Syria are pressuring the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant at multiple points on the battlefield, restricting the terrorist army's mobility and options, the Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman said today.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col. Garver via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 08 Jun 2016 -- Presenter: Colonel Christopher Garver, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman
Up to 90k civilians holed up in Iraq's Fallujah: UN official Press TV 08 Jun 2016 -- A United Nation official says up to 90,000 civilians are believed to be trapped in the besieged Iraqi city of Fallujah, a stronghold of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group.
Iraqi PM urges military to intensify battle for Fallujah liberation Press TV 08 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has urged the country's military commanders to intensify the liberation operation for the city of Fallujah in Anbar province.
Iraqi forces retake more areas near Fallujah in Anbar Press TV 08 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi forces have managed to liberate more areas near the strategic city of Fallujah in Anbar province from the control of the Daesh terrorist group, tightening noose around the militants in the city.
Iraq to retake Fallujah from Daesh within few days: Commander Press TV 08 Jun 2016 -- A high-ranking Iraqi army commander says government forces, together with fighters from allied Popular Mobilization units, are poised to liberate Fallujah from Daesh within the next few days.
Iraq PM sacks intel. chief, other officials Press TV 08 Jun 2016 -- Iraq's prime minister has fired the country's intelligence chief, the head of the state media, and the chief executives of six state-owned banks amid calls to enact reforms within the political and economic establishments.
Fallujah Fight Not Stopping Baghdad Attacks VOA 08 Jun 2016 -- The Iraqi offensive against Islamic State militants in Fallujah has not caused terrorist attacks in Baghdad to subside, as some inside the Iraqi capital expected, a military spokesman in Baghdad said Wednesday.
Civilians fleeing Fallujah 'facing double jeopardy' - UN rights chief UN News 07 Jun 2016 -- The United Nations human rights chief today urged the Iraqi Government to take immediate measures to ensure that all people fleeing the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)-occupied city of Fallujah are treated in strict accordance with international human rights and international humanitarian laws.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 07 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook in the Pentagon Briefing Room DoD 06 Jun 2016 -- Presenter: Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook
Coalition Strikes Hit ISIL Targets in Iraq, Syria AFPS 06 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Press Secretary: Carter Wants to Push Harder in Counter-ISIL Effort AFPS 06 Jun 2016 -- Though significant progress that is being achieved, Defense Secretary Ash Carter wants to push harder in the campaign to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook told reporters today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 06 Jun 2016 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
UN and partners in 'race against time' to provide life-saving assistance to people fleeing Fallujah UN News 06 Jun 2016 -- The United Nations and partners today warned they are "in a race against time" to provide life-saving assistance to people fleeing escalating violence in Anbar, particularly around the battle for Fallujah, while the UN envoy for Iraq reiterated his call to ensure civilians have unhindered access to medical facilities and humanitarian assistance.
Report: IS Shooting Civilians Fleeing From Fallujah VOA 06 Jun 2016 -- Islamist extremists in Iraq are shooting and killing civilians as they attempt to flee fighting between the Islamic State group and Iraqi government forces in the city of Fallujah, the Norwegian Refugee Council said.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 05 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi forces score breakthrough into IS stronghold in Fallujah People's Daily 05 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi security forces on Saturday pushed into the besieged city of Fallujah and seized part of a district in southern the city after fierce clashes with Islamic State (IS) militants, a security source told Xinhua.
Daesh shooting civilians attempting to flee Iraq's Fallujah Press TV 05 Jun 2016 -- The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) says Daesh terrorists are directly targeting civilians who attempt to flee the Iraqi city of Fallujah as government forces retake key areas in the besieged city.
Iraqi forces liberate 47 villages around Fallujah Press TV 05 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi forces have liberated 47 villages located near the city of Fallujah from the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group, a top Iraqi military commander says.
US admits to failures in retaining Iraqi army, limiting militia role Press TV 05 Jun 2016 -- US military officials have admitted to failure of their efforts to "retrain and reunify" Iraq's regular army and generate enough combat units in a bid to limit the influence of locally-trained volunteer militia forces.
Counter-ISIL Strikes Hit Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 04 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi, Syrian Sunni Tribal Leaders Seek Influence in Post-IS Scenario VOA 03 Jun 2016 -- Some Sunni tribes in Syria and Iraq, driven from their ancient lands by Islamic State (IS), are planning their return in a post-IS scenario.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 03 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
US Navy Conducts Counter-ISIL Sorties from Mediterranean NNS 03 Jun 2016 -- The U.S. Navy's Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group conducted combat sorties from the Eastern Mediterranean Sea June 3, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve over Syria and Iraq.
Fights to Retake Fallujah, Manbij City From ISIL Begin AFPS 03 Jun 2016 -- The fights started last week aimed at wrenching control of two major cities in Iraq and Syria from the hands of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant are expected to be difficult, U.S. Central Command spokesman Air Force Col. Pat Ryder said today.
Counter-ISIL Strikes Target Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 02 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Top relief official says UN and partners doing 'everything they can' for people in Fallujah UN News 02 Jun 2016 -- Expressing his deep concern at the plight of civilians trapped in the besieged Iraqi city of Fallujah in Iraq, the most senior United Nations relief official today underlined that the Organization and its partners are doing everything they can to scale up humanitarian assistance.
Iraq: despite hundreds killed in May, UN says will of civilians 'remains unshaken' UN News 02 Jun 2016 -- A total of 867 Iraqis were killed and another 1,459 were injured in acts of terrorism, violence and armed conflict in Iraq in May 2016, according to casualty figures recorded by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).
IS Forces Under Assault In Iraq's Fallujah, Key Syrian Town RFE/RL 02 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi government forces have slowed their advance on the major city of Fallujah, held by Islamic State (IS) fighters, as U.S.-backed Kurdish and Arab fighters opened a major new offensive against the extremist militants in northern Syria.
Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 01 Jun 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraq slows down Fallujah operation over civilians safety concerns Press TV 01 Jun 2016 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has announced the slowdown of the massive military offensive to liberate Fallujah from the grip of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group due to fears for the safety of civilians trapped in the city.
Kurdish Troops Liberate Over 40 Square Miles From Daesh Near Mosul Sputnik 01 Jun 2016 -- Kurdish Peshmerga forces have liberated some 120 square kilometers (46 square miles) from the Daesh to the east of Iraq's Mosul, a Peshmerga representative said Wednesday.
Some 20,000 Children Feared Trapped in Fallujah VOA 01 Jun 2016 -- Some 20,000 children are believed to be trapped in Fallujah, Iraq as fighting rages for control of the city that Islamic State militants seized more than two years ago.

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