3 Islamic State militants killed, 8 arrested in Iraq
A statement issued by the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) said that its forces shot dead an IS militants and arrested another in a raid on a village south of the northern city of Kirkuk.
May 13, 2022, 12:16 PM IST
Iraq paramilitaries make fresh progress west of Mosul
Tal Afar is a large town that lies about 50 kilometres (30 miles) west of Mosul on the way to Syria and is still at the hands of the jihadists.
Jun 10, 2017, 19:25 PM IST
Iraqi special forces battle to end Islamic State's grip in west Mosul
Iraqi special forces battling the Islamic State group have pushed deeper into west Mosul, where a commander said jihadist resistance is weakening under repeated assaults.
Mar 12, 2017, 12:46 PM IST
Iraq forces meet 'fierce' resistance in southwest Mosul: Commander
Iraqi special forces are facing "fierce" resistance as they battle the Islamic State group in southwest Mosul.
Mar 01, 2017, 16:56 PM IST
Iraq forces enter first west Mosul neighbourhood: Commander
Elite Iraqi forces on Friday entered a west Mosul neighbourhood for the first time since the start four months ago of an offensive to retake the city, a commander said.
Feb 24, 2017, 14:50 PM IST
Iraqi forces engaged in 'intense' fighting with jihadists in east Mosul: Officer
Elite Iraqi forces were engaged in "intense" fighting with jihadists in eastern Mosul on Saturday as they tried to fortify positions before advancing further into the city, an officer said.
Nov 12, 2016, 14:36 PM IST
Iraqi forces in fierce battles with IS in Ramadi
After a major push on Tuesday that broke IS defences around the city centre, government forces have been slowed by snipers, booby traps, roadside bombs and suicide attackers.
Dec 26, 2015, 16:38 PM IST
