Iraq Claims Victory Over Militants In Strategic City Of Tikrit
Iraqi flags are flying over government buildings again, one month into a major offensive to reclaim the city from fighters with the self-proclaimed Islamic State.
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Iraqi Forces Make Advances In Tikrit, Prime Minister Says
After a month of fighting in the Iraqi city of Tikrit, the Iraqi Prime Minister said Tuesday that Iraqi forces took a step toward pushing out the self-declared Islamic State.
Tikrit Battle: U.S. And Iran-Backed Militias Are On The Same Side
In the battle to re-capture the Iraqi city from the self-proclaimed Islamic State, two influential players are fighting uncomfortably on the same side: the U.S. and Shiite militias backed by Iran.
As Iraqi Forces Press Into Tikrit, Hundreds Of ISIS FIghters Remain
Following bombing raids on ISIS targets in Tikrit, Iraqi forces are preparing to retake the strategic city. Correspondent Alice Fordham tells NPR's Rachel Martin about her recent visit to the front.
After Weeks On The Sidelines, U.S. Begins Air Campaign In Tikrit
The U.S. has begun airstrikes against self-declared Islamic State militants in Tikrit, Iraq. The effort by Iranian-backed militias to help Iraq recapture the city has stalled.
Baghdad Dials Back Expectations For A Timeline On Mosul Offensive
Iraq's second-largest city Mosul is under control of the self proclaims Islamic State. An Iraqi police general hoping for help in driving militants out got a recent visit from U.S. advisers.
U.S. Providing Reconnaissance Flights Over Booby-Trapped Tikrit
The U.S.-led coalition in Iraq has been conducting surveillance flights over the city since March 21 to help uproot militants with the self-proclaimed Islamic State.
ISIS Issues 'Wanted' List Of 100 U.S. Military Personnel
U.S. defense and intelligence officials tell NPR that the list appears to have been derived from publicly available sources and not a breach of a government server.
Ashraf Ghani: U.S. Critical To Afghanistan's Future
In an interview with NPR's Morning Edition, the Afghan president says most of his country wants U.S. troops to remain. He also says he's determined to make sure ISIS doesn't gain a foothold.
Under ISIS, Life In Mosul Takes A Turn For The Bleak
The militants have held Iraq's second largest city since June. Now, local Sunni residents are weary of ISIS, there are signs of strain within their ranks, and it's almost impossible to flee.