July 2017 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Officials Release Latest Details of Strikes Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 31 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 23 strikes consisting of 27 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Begins Support of Operation Inherent Resolve NNS 31 Jul 2017 -- The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is carrying out strike sorties from the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR).
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 31 Jul 2017 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
Upcoming Tal Afar battle simpler than Mosul's: Top Iraqi general Press TV 31 Jul 2017 -- A high-ranking Iraqi military commander predicts a relatively easy victory for government forces in the forthcoming operation to retake the northern city of Tal Afar from the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group as the extremists are "worn out and demoralized.
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 30 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 18 strikes consisting of 28 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraq foils Daesh terror attacks on Shia shrines, top cleric's residence Press TV 30 Jul 2017 -- Iraqi intelligence officials say they have thwarted an attempt by members of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group to target two revered Shia shrines and the residence of the country's most prominent Shia cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.
Strikes Continue in Effort to Defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 29 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 19 strikes consisting of 26 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Will IS Losses in Iraq, Syria Boost al-Qaida? VOA 29 Jul 2017 -- As Islamic State militants continue to lose territory in their declared caliphate in parts of Iraq and Syria, officials and analysts are expressing concern that al-Qaida is making efforts to turn those losses into gains for itself.
Hashd al-Sha'abi fighters to participate in liberation of Tal Afar: Abadi Press TV 29 Jul 2017 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi says pro-government fighters from the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), commonly known by the Arabic name Hashd al-Sha'abi, will take part in a planned offensive to recapture the northern city of Tal Afar from the Daesh terrorist group.
Officials: 19,000 Daesh militants, supporters in Iraq, Syria Press TV 29 Jul 2017 -- High-ranking Iraqi security officials say there are about 7,000 Daesh terrorists and supporters remaining in the Arab country.
Officials Release Latest Details of Strikes Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 28 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 21 strikes consisting of 25 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Colonel Dillon via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 27 Jul 2017 -- Presenter: Colonel Ryan Dillon, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve Spokesman; Major Adrian Rankine-Galloway, Pentagon Spokesman
U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 27 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 22 strikes consisting of 35 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Coalition Announces Death of ISIS Leaders AFPS 27 Jul 2017 -- Coalition airstrikes killed several senior Islamic State of Iraq and Syria propagandists and facilitators in Iraq and Syria, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials announced today.
Syrian Democratic Forces Make Gains in Raqqa Against ISIS AFPS 27 Jul 2017 -- In its 53rd day of coalition operations to liberate Raqqa, Syria, from Islamic State of Iraq and Syria control, the Syrian Democratic Forces have about 45 percent of the city under its control, Army Col. Ryan Dillon, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman, told Pentagon reporters today.
Sustaining the victory in Mosul Army News 27 Jul 2017 -- During a three-year occupation of Mosul, Iraq, ISIS terrorized tens of thousands of Iraqi men, women and children, while also destroying many of the city's religious and cultural treasures, including the al-Nuri Mosque. In the fight against ISIS and for the liberation of Mosul, the Army Reserve's 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) has been spearheading the sustainment effort.
Rights Group Alleges US-Trained Iraqi Troops Executed Dozens of Prisoners in Mosul VOA 27 Jul 2017 -- An Iraqi army division trained by the U.S. military allegedly assassinated several dozen prisoners in the final days of battle to recapture Mosul's Old City from Islamic State, according to Human Rights Watch.
In Mosul and beyond, sustained efforts needed to support millions of displaced Iraqis - UN official UN News 26 Jul 2017 -- Witnessing "complete devastation" in districts of Mosul, a senior United Nations relief official visiting Iraq lauded the massive humanitarian effort under way while indicating that the crisis is "far from over," including for millions of Iraqis displaced throughout the country.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 26 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 27 strikes consisting of 32 engagements , Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi PM Promises Tal Afar, Hawija Liberation to Match Mosul's Sputnik 26 Jul 2017 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Abadi pledged to liberate both the city of Tal Afar and Al-Hawija district from Daesh terrorist group in the same manner in which the liberation of Mosul was conducted.
Faction Leader Claims 30,000 Afghans Fighting in Iraq, Syria VOA 25 Jul 2017 -- A prominent former Afghan insurgent leader Tuesday said 30,000 of his countrymen are fighting in Syria and Iraq.
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 25 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 27 strikes consisting of 29 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 25 Jul 2017 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
Iraq seeks 'substantial' Russian military, political presence: Maliki Press TV 25 Jul 2017 -- Iraqi Vice President Nouri al-Maliki has called for "substantial" Russian military and political presence in the terror-ravaged country, saying this would bring "balance" to the entire region.
Coalition Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 24 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 16 strikes consisting of 27 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi Forces Control Mosul, Fighting Continues in Raqqa AFPS 24 Jul 2017 -- Iraqi forces now control all parts of Mosul, Iraq, while tough fighting against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria continues in Raqqa, Syria, Pentagon spokesman Navy Capt. Jeff Davis told reporters here today.
US worried as Iran, Iraq forge close security ties Press TV 24 Jul 2017 -- Iraq, fresh from liberating Mosul in its most serious blow to Takfiri terrorists, is reaching out to Iran which, according to most senior Iraqi officials, prevented Baghdad from falling to Daesh.
IS Fighters in Disarray in Iraq Due to Air Power, says US General VOA 24 Jul 2017 -- Islamic State fighters in Iraq appear to be in disarray and are managing only sporadic counterattacks, after losing the months-long battle for the city of Mosul, says a top U.S. general.
Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 23 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 17 strikes consisting of 29 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Larijani: Iraq should defend own territorial integrity IRNA 23 Jul 2017 -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that the Iraqi government should defend its territorial integrity by preserving political unity to have a more powerful, safe and democratic country in the future.
Iran cautions Iraq on secessionist approaches IRNA 23 Jul 2017 -- Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani cautioned Iraq on the secessionist approaches in the country, adding that it can be manipulated by the greedy Iraqi enemies and prepare the ground for making unrest and instability there.
Separate bomb attacks claim eight lives across Iraq Press TV 23 Jul 2017 -- At least eight people have lost their lives and several others sustained injuries when two separate bomb attacks targeted security personnel and residential neighborhoods in Iraq's eastern province of Diyala as well as the embattled western province of Anbar.
Iran, Iraq ink MoU to boost defense cooperation IRNA 23 Jul 2017 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan and his Iraqi counterpart Major General Erfan al-Hiyali here on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on defense and military cooperation.
Iran, Iraq sign MoU to boost defense, military cooperation Press TV 23 Jul 2017 -- Iran and Iraq have signed a memorandum of understanding to boost defense and military cooperation in a variety of fields.
Officials Release Details of Latest Strikes in Syria, Iraq AFPS 22 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 15 strikes consisting of 28 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
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Trump Blames New York Times for Ruining Plans to Kill IS Leader VOA 22 Jul 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump criticized The New York Times on Saturday on Twitter for allegedly ruining a U.S. attempt to assassinate Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
'We Don't Want Your Bases': Iraqi Vice-President Warns US Army to Back Off Sputnik 22 Jul 2017 -- The Iraqi army and Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), not the US, should take the credit for the recent liberation of Mosul from the Daesh terrorist group, Iraqi Vice-President Nouri al-Maliki said on Friday.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Colonel Work Via Teleconference from Iraq DoD 21 Jul 2017-- Presenter: Colonel Pat Work, Commander, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division and Task Force Falcon, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve; Captain Jeff Davis, Director, Defense Press Office
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 21 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 28 strikes consisting of 54 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
US Counterterror Director Says No Info Indicates Daesh Leader Baghdadi Dead Sputnik 21 Jul 2017 -- US National Counterterrorism Center Director Nick Rasmussen said on Friday that has seen not seen any evidence that would indicate Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, leader of Daesh terrorist group, has been killed.
Top US Counterterror Official Says No Evidence IS Leader Dead VOA 21 Jul 2017 -- A top U.S. counterterrorism official says despite claims and rumors, there is nothing to indicate the leader of the Islamic State terror group is dead.
Iraq Opposes Foreign, Including US, Military Bases - Vice President Sputnik 21 Jul 2017 -- Iraq is against foreign military bases on the country's territory, including those of the US.
Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 20 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 26 strikes consisting of 36 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Department of the Army announces 10th Mountain Division deployment US Army 20 Jul 2017 -- Approximately 2,100 soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana will deploy to Iraq in fall 2017.
Iraq to receive 'large batch' of advanced Russian T-90 battle tanks Press TV 20 Jul 2017 -- A senior Kremlin official says the Iraqi military is going to receive "a large batch" of advanced Russian-made T-90 battle tanks later this year under a major deal struck between Moscow and Baghdad.
Iraqi forces liberate southern Mosul village from Daesh grip Press TV 20 Jul 2017 -- Iraqi forces have managed to retake a village, situated south of the recently-liberated city of Mosul, in their latest push to rid the whole country of Daesh terrorists.
T-90 and 'Terminators': Russian Weapons to Supercharge Iraqi Army Sputnik 20 Jul 2017 -- The delivery of Russian-made T-90 tanks will significantly increase the potential of the Iraqi military, according to Russian military expert Igor Korotchenko. He suggested that the Iraqi side would receive "hundreds" of Russian tanks.
Iraqi Kurdistan Leader Criticized for Using Independence Vote for Personal Gains Sputnik 20 Jul 2017 -- A Kurdish party criticized Masoud Barzani, the president of the Iraqi Kurdistan, over an attempt to use the referendum on the region's independence from Baghdad to regain personal and party credibility that had been lost due to political and economic crises recently experienced by the Iraqi Kurds.
Officials Provide Details of Latest Strikes Against ISIS AFPS 19 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 23 strikes consisting of 38 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraq's PM Acknowledges Human Rights Violations in Mosul VOA 19 Jul 2017 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has acknowledged Iraqi forces committed human rights violations in the battle to retake Mosul from Islamic State, but maintained the crimes were "individual acts" and the perpetrators would be punished.
With IS Gone, Iraq Shapes Plans for Rebuilding Mosul VOA 18 Jul 2017 -- Just days after Iraqi forces evicted Islamic State (IS) militants from the last parcel of land that they controlled in Mosul, Iraqi government officials say they are ready to rebuild the war-torn city and return an estimated 1 million displaced civilians to their homes.
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 18 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 29 strikes consisting of 36 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes to Defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 17 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 31 strikes consisting of 51 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 17 Jul 2017 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
Kurdish independence plan will weaken Iraq: Iranian official Press TV 17 Jul 2017 -- A senior Iranian official has warned that a plan by Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region to hold an independence referendum will weaken the entire Arab country.
Iraq test-fires indigenous short-range Yaqeen-1 rocket Press TV 17 Jul 2017 -- Iraq has successfully test-fired a locally designed and manufactured rocket as part of efforts to revive its defense industries and use indigenous military hardware in the fight against Daesh Takfiri terrorist group and potential foreign threats.
After Mosul victory, senior UN officials detail Iraq's political and humanitarian needs UN News 17 Jul 2017 -- Senior United Nations officials today called for regional and international support to stabilize newly liberated Mosul and to create conditions for peace and development throughout Iraq.
UN Envoy for Iraq Warns Against 'Collective Punishment' for IS Families VOA 17 Jul 2017 -- The United Nations envoy for Iraq says he is concerned about the rise of revenge attacks in Mosul against civilians believed to be linked to Islamic State militants following the liberation of the city.
Officials Provide Details of Latest Strikes Against ISIS AFPS 16 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 29 strikes consisting of 46 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi Interior Ministry Says Daesh Leader Baghdadi Likely Still Alive Sputnik 16 Jul 2017 -- Abu Ali Basri, the head of the intelligence and counterterrorism department of the Iraqi Interior Ministry, stated that Abu Bakr Baghdadi, the leader of the Daesh terror group (outlawed in Russia), is likely to be alive and he is hiding nearly Syria's Raqqa.
100s of Iraqi soldiers, fighters killed in US-led airstrikes: Iraqi MP Press TV 16 Jul 2017 -- An Iraqi lawmaker has blamed the US-led coalition purportedly fighting the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group in the country and neighboring Syria for killing hundreds of army soldiers and pro-government fighters from the Popular Mobilizations during airstrikes against alleged militant hideouts.
Analysts: Tehran Sees Liberation of Mosul as Victory for Iraq and Iran VOA 15 Jul 2017 -- A senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader has described Iraq's liberation of Mosul from Islamic State (IS) as a victory for Tehran.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 15 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 30 strikes consisting of 45 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi Military Ponders Multipronged Offensive to Wipe Out Islamic State VOA 14 Jul 2017 -- Iraq's military may try to eradicate the Islamic State's remaining forces by simultaneously attacking the terror group on multiple fronts in the hopes of taking advantage of infighting and a weakened leadership.
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 14 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 20 strikes consisting of 48 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraq Cannot Confirm Death of Daesh eader al-Baghdadi - Iraqi Ambassador Sputnik 14 Jul 2017 -- Iraq cannot confirm the death of Daesh (banned in Russia) terror group's leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi with absolute certainty, according to Iraqi Ambassador to Russia Haidar Mansour Hadi.
On-the-Record Briefing US Dept. of State 13 Jul 2017 -- Special Briefing by Brett McGurk, Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition To Counter ISIS, Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition To Counter ISIS
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Colonel Dillon and Iraqi Spokesmen in the Pentagon Press Briefing Room DoD 13 Jul 2017 -- Presenter: Colonel Ryan Dillon, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve Spokesman; Brigadier General Yahya Rasool, Spokesperson for Joint Operations Command; Brigadier General Halgwrd Hikman Ali, Spokesperson for the Peshmerga Forces; Brigadier General Saad Maan, Iraqi Ministry Of Interior Spokesman
ISIS Dealt Significant Blow After Iraq Retakes Mosul, Official Says AFPS 13 Jul 2017 -- The retaking of Mosul by Iraqi forces delivered a significant blow to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Army Col. Ryan Dillon, the spokesman for Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve, told Pentagon reporters today.
Hashd al-Sha'abi to participate in liberation of Hawijah, Daesh-held areas Press TV 13 Jul 2017 -- The spokesman for pro-government Popular Mobilization Units, commonly by the Arabic name Hashd al-Sha'abi, says the volunteer fighters will join army soldiers in counter-terrorism operations to liberate the last remaining areas in Iraq still controlled by the Takfiri Daesh terrorists.
U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes to Defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 13 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 24 strikes consisting of 62 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 13 Jul 2017 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
Over dozen dead as bomb attack hits Iraq's Anbar province Press TV 13 Jul 2017 -- More than a dozen people have lost their lives and several others sustained injuries when members of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group carried out a bomb attack in Iraq's troubled western province of Anbar.
Iraqi Forces to Focus on Liberating Tal Afar Next - US Envoy Sputnik 13 Jul 2017 -- The Iraqi Security Forces will next move to liberate Tal Afar, US Envoy to the Global Coalition to counter Daesh stated on Thursday.
Liberation of Mosul a 'milestone' in global fight against ISIL - UN Security Council UN News 13 Jul 2017 -- The liberation of Mosul has marked an "important milestone" in the global fight against Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh), the United Nations Security Council today, welcoming the announcement by Iraqi authorities that the city has been freed of the terrorist group.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 12 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 19 strikes consisting of 63 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Air advisors support coalition, Iraqi air ops in Mosul offensive AFNS 12 Jul 2017 -- U.S. Air Force air advisors work hand-in-hand with their Iraqi counterparts at Qayyarah West airfield supporting coalition and Iraqi operations against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in Mosul.
Iraqi forces mopping up last pockets of Daesh terrorists in Mosul Press TV 12 Jul 2017 -- Iraqi government forces are fighting to eliminate the last pockets of Daesh terrorists in the Old City of Mosul, more than two days after Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi formally declared victory over the extremists in their former stronghold and the country's second largest city.
Iraqi military rejects Amnesty report on Mosul 'abuses' as baseless Press TV 12 Jul 2017 -- A senior Iraqi military official has rejected as "baseless" an Amnesty International report accusing government forces of human rights violations during the months-long battle to liberate Mosul from Daesh terrorists.
Remarks by General Townsend in a media availability in Baghdad, Iraq DoD 11 Jul 2017 -- Presenter: Lt. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 11 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 23 strikes consisting of 69 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Recapture of Mosul an Historic Victory, Townsend Says AFPS 11 Jul 2017 -- The global coalition fighting the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has offered its congratulations to Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and the Iraqi security forces on their historic victory against an evil enemy, the commander of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve told Pentagon reporters today.
US-Led Coalition May Establish Temporary Bases in Iraq Sputnik 11 Jul 2017 -- The US-led coalition may look into establishing temporary bases in Iraq to finish the campaign against Daesh after the liberation of Mosul, Operation Inherent Resolve Commander Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend said in a briefing on Tuesday.
IS confirms death of top leader al-Baghdadi People's Daily 11 Jul 2017 -- The Islamic State (IS) militant group has confirmed the death of its top leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, a local news website reported on Tuesday.
Daesh declares its ringleader dead: Source Press TV 11 Jul 2017 -- After its collapse in Mosul, Daesh has announced that the Takfiri terror group's leader Ibrahim al-Samarrai, aka Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, "has been killed," a local source in Iraq's Nineveh province says.
Daesh Confirms Death of Group Leader al-Baghdadi Sputnik 11 Jul 2017 -- Daesh terrorists confirmed the group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead, Al Sumaria TV channel reports citing a source in the Iraqi province of Nineveh.
Anti-IS Coalition Aims to Turn Up Heat on Terror Group VOA 11 Jul 2017 -- From stemming the flow of foreign fighters to cracking down on terrorism financing, global coalition leaders are meeting in Washington this week to explore ways to further intensify pressure on the Islamic State militant group.
Pentagon Officials: No Confirmation of Reports Islamic State Leader Is Dead VOA 11 Jul 2017 -- Pentagon officials say they have no information to confirm reports that Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead.
With Mosul reclaimed, accountability key to heal Iraq's 'ISIL wounds' - UN rights chief UN News 11 Jul 2017 -- Although the retaking of Mosul city from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) fighters by Iraqi Government forces marks a significant turning point in the conflict, Iraq must ensure that those who committed crimes be held accountable, the United Nations human rights chief has said.
Trump Congratulates Iraqis on Liberation of Mosul from IS VOA 11 Jul 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday congratulated Iraq, its prime minister, and security forces for liberating the city of Mosul from Islamic State.
Amnesty Accuses Iraq, Allies Of 'Crimes' In Mosul RFE/RL 11 Jul 2017 -- Amnesty International says tactics used by Iraqi forces and their U.S.-led coalition allies in the battle for Mosul violated international humanitarian law and might amount to war crimes.
Liberation of Mosul US Dept. of State 10 Jul 2017 -- Press Statement by Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State
U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes to Defeat ISIS AFPS 10 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 22 strikes consisting of 59 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi Forces Liberate Mosul From ISIS AFPS 10 Jul 2017 -- The coalition welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's announcement of Iraq's victory in Mosul and congratulated the Iraqi forces on their remarkable progress against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria while making extraordinary efforts to safeguard civilian lives, Army Lt. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, the Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve commander, said in a video statement today.
Liberation of Mosul symbolizes total collapse of IS in Iraq People's Daily 10 Jul 2017 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi arrived in Mosul on Sunday and congratulated the armed forces for their victory over Islamic State after 266 days of fierce battles, which finally liberated Mosul from IS and ended its three-year rule.
Iraqi prime minister formally declares victory over Daesh Press TV 10 Jul 2017 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has formally declared victory of the country's forces over the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group one day after the country's military and Popular Mobilization Forces took full control of the northern city.
Iraqi PM Formally Declares Victory In Mosul RFE/RL 10 Jul 2017 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi formally declared victory over the Islamic State (IS) on July 10 in a speech on state television, marking the biggest defeat for the group since it declared a caliphate three years ago.
Defence Secretary welcomes Iraqi Victory in Mosul UK MOD 10 Jul 2017 -- Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has congratulated the Iraqi Prime Minister and security forces on their victory in Mosul.
Guterres pledges UN support to Iraqi Government, people in Mosul; $562M needed in aid UN News 10 Jul 2017 -- Following Iraqi Government's declaration that its forces have liberated the northern city of Mosul from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) fighters, Secretary-General António Guterres today paid tribute to the country's people and Government and vowed United Nations' support to aid the displaced communities and restore rule of law in the freed areas.
Iraq PM Declares 'Victory' Over IS in Mosul VOA 10 Jul 2017 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has formally declared victory over Islamic State in Mosul.
Strikes Continue in Effort to Defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 09 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 25 strikes consisting of 75 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
DM congratulates Iraqi counterpart on Mosul liberation IRNA 09 Jul 2017 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan congratulated to the Iraqi armed forces and nation on the occasion of the liberation of the city of Mosul.
Shamkhani congratulates liberation of Mosul to Iraqi nation, Ulema IRNA 09 Jul 2017 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said on Sunday that liberation of Mosul has its roots in leadership of religious figures, wisdom of Iraqi government and courage of Iraqi army and volunteer forces.
Iraqi PM congratulates victory over Daesh in Mosul IRNA 09 Jul 2017 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi visited Mosul on Sunday and declared complete Iraqi forces' victory over Daesh (ISIS), reports said.
Iraqi PM announces victory over Daesh terrorists in Mosul Press TV 09 Jul 2017 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has announced final "victory" over the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group in Mosul after eight months of combat against the extremists, which has left parts of the country's second largest city in ruins.
Iraqi PM Visits Liberated Mosul To Celebrate Victory Over Islamic State RFE/RL 09 Jul 2017 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi congratulated the country's armed forces for the victorious eight-month battle to liberate Mosul from three years of being ruled by the extremist group Islamic State (IS).
Mosul Completely Liberated by Iraqi Armed Forces From Daesh - PM Sputnik 09 Jul 2017 -- The Iraqi Armed Forces completely liberated the country's capital from Daesh terrorists, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced on Sunday.
Fighting Continues as Iraq Celebrates Victory Over IS VOA 09 Jul 2017 -- Inch by inch, house by house, Iraqi forces continue to fight remaining Islamic State militants in Mosul even as officials celebrate victory. The battle is now in such tight quarters that coalition airstrikes against IS targets shake Iraqi-held buildings.
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 08 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 29 strikes consisting of 76 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi government forces fully recapture Mosul's Old City Press TV 08 Jul 2017 -- Iraqi government forces have wrested complete control over the Old City of Mosul, which served as the last bastion of Daesh Takfiri terrorists in the Arab country's second largest city.
Countdown begins to Daesh collapse in Iraq's Mosul Press TV 08 Jul 2017 -- Daesh is on its last legs as Iraqi forces are expected to win back full control of the city of Mosul, the Takfiri terrorist group's last urban stronghold in the Arab country in the next few hours.
Iraqi Army Says Mosul Victory Imminent, IS Vows To 'Fight Until Death' RFE/RL 08 Jul 2017 -- Iraqi military commanders say their forces are "tens of meters" away from defeating the Islamic State (IS) group in Mosul, as the extremist group vowed to "fight to the death" in the city.
Iraqi Forces Poised to Declare Victory in Mosul VOA 08 Jul 2017 -- Iraqi security forces said Saturday that they expected to declare victory in Mosul within hours, which could eliminate the Iraqi half of the Islamic State caliphate.
Military Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 07 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 29 strikes consisting of 40 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Brigadier General Anderson via Teleconference From Iraq DoD 06 Jul 2017 -- Presenter: Canadian Armed Forces Brigadier General D.J. Anderson, Director of Partner Force Development and Ministerial Liaison Team, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve; Captain Jeff Davis, Director, Defense Press Office
Daesh second-in-command killed in clashes with Iraqi govt. forces Press TV 07 Jul 2017 -- The militant commander ranked second in the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group has reportedly been killed during fierce street battles with Iraqi government forces in the Old City of Mosul as Daesh is practically on its last breath in Iraq.
IS Fighters Counterattack In Mosul, Kill Two Journalists RFE/RL 07 Jul 2017 -- Islamic State (IS) militants launched a counterattack in the Old City of Mosul and in a village south of the city, killing several people, including two Iraqi journalists covering the battle.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 06 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 34 strikes consisting of 93 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Collaboration Fuels Fight Against ISIS, Official Says AFPS 06 Jul 2017 -- Close collaboration among coalition forces, the Iraqi government and international partners have helped to transform Iraqi security forces and partner forces in Syria in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Operation Inherent Resolve's director of partner force development said today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 06 Jul 2017 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
Daesh families join final battle for Mosul: Iraqi commanders Press TV 06 Jul 2017 -- Iraqi commanders engaged in an operation to liberate the northern city of Mosul say family members of Daesh terrorists have joined the battle as it nears its end.
Daesh traps up to 20,000 civilians in Mosul Old City: UN official Press TV 06 Jul 2017 -- A senior UN official has warned that up to 20,000 civilians have been trapped in the remaining areas controlled by Takfiri Daesh terrorists in Mosul's Old City.
UN: Mosul Civilians in 'Extreme Danger' as Anti-IS Battle Continues VOA 06 Jul 2017 -- As many as 20,000 civilians are trapped and in "extreme danger" in Mosul as the Iraqi military attempts to remove the last remaining Islamic State jihadists in the city, a United Nations official is quoted as saying.
Officials Release Details of Latest Strikes in Syria, Iraq AFPS 05 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 37 strikes consisting of 107 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Strikes Continue in Effort to Defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 04 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 25 strikes consisting of 85 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Remaining Daesh terrorists 'fight to death' in Mosul's Old City: Iraqi army Press TV 04 Jul 2017 -- Daesh Takfiri terrorists are engaged in a "fight to the death" in Mosul's Old City as advancing Iraqi forces have bottled up the group's remaining elements in a few patches of the Old City, a military commander says.
More Than 32 Tons of Chemicals Used to Make Explosives Found in Mosul Sputnik 04 Jul 2017 -- The head of the Iraqi federal police said that during the operation to liberate the western part of Mosul, 32.5 metric tons of ammonium nitrate was unearthed; the compound is commonly used as a component for making explosives.
Coalition Strikes Hit ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 03 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 19 strikes consisting of 63 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 03 Jul 2017 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
Daesh cornered in Mosul as Iraqi forces inch closer to final victory Press TV 03 Jul 2017 -- Iraqi government forces have pushed deeper into the last pocket of Mosul controlled by Daesh Takfiri terrorists as the battle for the country's second largest city approaches its end.
Officials Provide Details of Latest Strikes Against ISIS AFPS 02 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 22 strikes consisting of 66 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Bomb attack kills 14 in refugee camp in Iraq's Anbar province Press TV 02 Jul 2017 -- At least 14 people have lost their lives after a suspected Daesh terrorist detonated his explosive vest in a refugee camp in Iraq's western province of Anbar, officials say.
Iraqi forces gain more ground as battle for Mosul nears endgame Press TV 02 Jul 2017 -- Iraqi government forces have recaptured more areas in the heart of Mosul's Old City as they are entering the final stages of a months-long military offensive to retake the country's second largest city from the Daesh Takfiri terrorists.
Iraqi spokesman: US had no role in Mosul victories Press TV 02 Jul 2017 -- An Iraqi military spokesman says the US had no role in the Arab country's recapture of Mosul despite Western reports characterizing American troops as leading the operation to retake the city from Daesh.
Iraqi Forces Kill 79 Daesh Militants in Mosul Over Past 24 Hours Sputnik 02 Jul 2017 -- Iraqi servicemen killed at least 79 militants of the Daesh terror group as part of the operation aimed at liberation of the western part of Mosul during the past 24 hours, Lt. Gen. Raid Shakir Jaudat of the Iraqi Federal Police said Sunday.
Iran congratulates heavy defeat of Daesh in Mosul IRNA 01 Jul 2017 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qasemi congratulated heavy defeat sustained by Daesh in Mosul and called for collective campaign to dry up the terrorist group's intellectual roots and its sources of funding.
Iraqi govt. soldiers recapture last Daesh pockets in western Mosul Press TV 01 Jul 2017 -- Iraqi government forces have recaptured more of the last few remaining areas in western Mosul's Old City as the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group is on its last breath in the Arab country.
Iraqi PM hails top Shia cleric Ayatollah Sistani's role in terror fight Press TV 01 Jul 2017 -- The Iraqi premier has thanked top Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani for his contribution to the fight against Daesh terrorists, saying his 2014 religious decree (fatwa), which mobilized volunteer forces behind army troops on the battlefield, "saved" the Arab state.
Iraqi Forces Liberate From Daesh Two Areas, Bridge in Western Mosul Sputnik 01 Jul 2017 -- Iraqi federal police liberated from the Daesh terrorists two residential areas and the Iron Bridge in the old part of the city of Mosul, according to the operation's command.

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