Iraq launches final sweep to flush out Islamic State
The arid, sparsely populated wastelands between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers are the last refuge of the jihadists in Iraq.
Nov 23, 2017, 21:19 PM IST
Heavy clashes in last pocket of IS fighters near Tal Afar
In Iraq, the jihadist group now only controls the city of Hawija, about 300 kilometres (185 miles) north of Baghdad, and desert areas along the border with Syria.
Aug 28, 2017, 15:53 PM IST
Despite Mosul success, war against Islamic State not over yet: United States
The war against the Islamic State militant group is not over yet despite the success achieved by the Iraqi forces which liberated the key city of Mosul, a top US envoy for the international coalition against the dreaded outfit said.
Jul 14, 2017, 14:13 PM IST
Iraqi elite force reaches Mosul Old City riverbank as Islamic State faces defeat
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared the end of Islamic State's "state of falsehood" a week ago, after security forces retook the mosque - although only after retreating militants blew it up.
Jul 09, 2017, 17:09 PM IST
Civilians flee as Iraqi forces attack last Islamic State redoubt in Mosul
Dozens of civilians fled in the direction of the Iraqi forces, mostly women and children, some wounded by insurgents fire, thirsty and tired.
Jun 30, 2017, 15:49 PM IST
Mosul victory announcement in 'next few days': General Abdulghani al-Assadi
"In the next few days, we will announce the final victory over Daesh," Staff Lieutenant General Abdulghani al-Assadi told AFP in Mosul, using an Arabic acronym for the Islamic State group.
Jun 30, 2017, 15:47 PM IST![Iraqi forces capture historic Mosul mosque where Islamic State declared "caliphate": Military](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/styles/zm_700x400/public/2017/06/29/606092-mosul-zee.jpg "Iraqi forces capture historic Mosul mosque where Islamic State declared "caliphate": Military")
Iraqi forces capture historic Mosul mosque where Islamic State declared "caliphate": Military
The insurgents blew up the medieval mosque and its landmark leaning minaret a week ago.
Jun 29, 2017, 15:31 PM IST
In Mosul, Iraqi forces push toward mosque blown up by Islamic State
The mosque is hugely symbolic from its pulpit, IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in July 2014 declared a self-styled "caliphate," encompassing territories held by IS in Syria and Iraq.
Jun 29, 2017, 14:41 PM IST
Iraqi forces say major Islamic State attack blocked outside old city of Mosul
The attacks targeted Hay al-Tanak, a poor neighborhood west of the Old City, the last stronghold of the militants in Mosul. as
Jun 26, 2017, 09:40 AM IST
Iraqi forces launch final assault on Islamic State-held Mosul Old City
Islamic State is also using suicide car and motorbike bombs, booby traps and sniper and mortar fire against the troops.
Jun 18, 2017, 17:59 PM IST
Terrified civilians hide from gunfire in Mosul pre-school
Iraqi forces are fighting to retake Mosul from IS, after the jihadist group overran the city in 2014, imposing its brutal rule on its inhabitants.
Jun 13, 2017, 17:02 PM IST
Iraq presses Mosul assault, calls on civilians to flee
More than seven months into the massive operation to recapture Mosul from IS, Iraqi forces have retaken the city's east and large parts of its western side, but the jihadists are still putting up tough resistance.
May 29, 2017, 18:25 PM IST
Iraq forces launch broad attack on Islamic State holdouts in Mosul
The offensive is the latest push in the more than seven- month battle to retake Mosul.
May 27, 2017, 18:27 PM IST
Iraq forces launch anti-IS push in western desert
The army, backed by aircraft from the US-led coalition and local tribal fighters, launched their sweep at dawn in desert areas of Anbar province where the jihadists have hideouts, an army lieutenant colonel said.
May 11, 2017, 19:03 PM IST
Iraqi forces battle toward landmark Mosul mosque
Iraqi special forces and police fought Islamic State militants to edge closer to the al-Nuri mosque in western Mosul on Wednesday, tightening their control around the landmark site in the battle to recapture Iraq`s second city.
Mar 29, 2017, 23:19 PM IST
Iraqi forces edge into Mosul's Old City, Nuri mosque in sight
Iraqi forces battling Islamic State in Mosul edged into the Old City and around the al Nuri mosque on Friday.
Mar 17, 2017, 20:29 PM IST
Iraqi forces retake third of west Mosul
Iraqi security forces have seized control of more than a third of west Mosul, a commander said Sunday, after a week of steady gains in their battle to retake the city from the Islamic State group.
Mar 12, 2017, 20:12 PM IST
IS leader Baghdadi 'flees Mosul' as Iraqi forces advance
With Iraqi troops making steady progress in their assault to retake Mosul from the jihadists, a US defence official said Baghdadi had fled to avoid being trapped inside.
Mar 09, 2017, 19:26 PM IST
United States-backed Iraqi forces capture al-Hurriya bridge in: Spokesman
US-backed Iraqi forces on Monday captured Mosul`s al-Hurriya bridge, which leads to the Islamic State-held old city center from the south, a military media officer told Reuters.
Mar 06, 2017, 12:47 PM IST
26,000 Iraqis flee west Mosul fighting in 10 days
Twenty-six thousand people have fled in the 10 days since Iraqi forces launched a push to retake west Mosul, where jihadists were putting up "fierce" resistance on Wednesday.
Mar 01, 2017, 18:12 PM IST
