Iraqi Forces Retake Center Of Ramadi From ISIS
Iraqi forces have taken most of the territory that had been held by ISIS in the city of Ramadi, taking the town's center today. Host Audie Cornish speaks to NPR's Alice Fordham.
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Taking Back An Iraqi Territory From ISIS Control
Iraqi forces are engaged in battle for Ramadi, trying to drive out ISIS fighters that overtook the Iraqi city earlier this year. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks with Alice Fordham about the offensive.
Examining The Ramadi Offensive, Is It Working?
Iraqi troops are making progress in their battle to retake the western city of Ramadi from the self-proclaimed Islamic State, but the fighting is expected to get tougher as they go.
Iraqi Forces Launch Offensive To Retake Ramadi From ISIS
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with photojournalist Ayman Oghanna about the Iraqi army's operation to recapture Ramadi from ISIS. He filmed a documentary about Ramadi for Vice News called Retaking Ramadi from the Islamic State: The Battle for Iraq.
Iraqi Military Launches Offensive Against ISIS In Ramadi
The Iraqi military has encircled the city since last month. Now, with U.S. air support, it's pushing into the ISIS stronghold in the city center.
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Iraqi Leader: We Want More U.S. Airstrikes, But Not U.S. Ground Troops
In an NPR interview, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi also calls on the U.S. to focus more firepower on Iraq's western border with Syria, saying Islamic State fighters can enter his country too easily.
Obama Makes 'No Apologies' For Fighting ISIS Within 'American Values'
In an interview with NPR, President Obama forcefully defended his strategy against ISIS and encouraged Americans to "keep things in perspective."
After 40 Years Of Service, Gen. John Kelly To Retire Next Month
U.S. Marine General and head of Southern Command John Kelly looks back with NPR's Renee Montagne on his time in Iraq, the war in Afghanistan, and what it means to serve the country.
Fact Check: Did Obama Withdraw From Iraq Too Soon, Allowing ISIS To Grow?
Republicans have hammered President Obama for underestimating ISIS and naively allowing it to grow by leaving Iraq. But the withdrawal is only one factor in the rise of the extremists.