Iraqi forces launch push to retake area north of Baghdad
Backed by paramilitary forces and aerial support, Iraqi troops today launched a new push to retake a key area north of the capital, Baghdad, and dislodge Islamic State militants from there, officials said.
Mar 01, 2016, 15:16 PM IST
Iraqi military advance reconnects Ramadi to key army base
Iraqi forces recaptured territory from Islamic State militants on Tuesday which links the recently recaptured city of Ramadi to a major army base in western Iraq, the military said.
Feb 09, 2016, 15:49 PM IST
Iraq forces evacuate hundreds of civilians from Ramadi
Iraqi forces evacuated 635 civilians from Ramadi today as they continued to clear the city two weeks after declaring victory against the Islamic State group, security officials said.
Jan 11, 2016, 01:43 AM IST
Iraqi forces successful in defeating Islamic State in Ramadi
Iraqi forces have defeated the Islamic State and have snatched the control of IS over the city of Ramadi.
Dec 28, 2015, 11:21 AM 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
Iraqi forces retake key oil refinery from IS militants
Iraqi government troops backed by Shiite militia fighters have driven out Islamic State group militants from a key oil refinery north of Baghdad in a wide-scale military operation, authorities said on Friday.
Oct 17, 2015, 00:07 AM IST
Iraqi forces in major push against ISIS jihadists
Iraqi forces battled the Islamic State jihadist group on separate fronts on Thursday.
Oct 15, 2015, 23:57 PM IST
Iraqi forces recapture areas around IS-held Ramadi
Iraqi security forces on Wednesday retook control of several areas from the Islamic State (IS) militants around the city of Ramadi, the capital of the western province of Anbar, a military spokesman said.
Oct 08, 2015, 07:20 AM IST
