Iraq govt troops capture Mosul mosque, declare collapse of Islamic State
Iraqi government troops recaptured captured the historic mosque in Mosul from where Islamic State proclaimed its self-styled caliphate three years ago, the Iraqi military said on Thursday.
Jun 29, 2017, 16:27 PM IST
US-backed forces launch assault on Syrian IS 'capital'
The start of the assault by the Syrian Democratic Forces came as Iraqi forces fought inside Mosul for the third day running.
Nov 06, 2016, 21:22 PM IST
Iraqi troops battle Islamic State for last town south of Mosul
Saturday's attack on Hammam al-Alil, about 15 km south of Mosul, targeted a force of at least 70 Islamic State fighters in the Tigris river town.
Nov 05, 2016, 22:31 PM IST
Iraq hangs 36 people sentenced to death for killing of troops in 2014
It is the highest number of militants executed in one day by the Iraqi government since Islamic State fighters took control of parts of northern and western Iraq in 2014.
Aug 21, 2016, 19:09 PM IST
Iraqi troops in southern Fallujah for first time in 2 years
The counter terrorism troops fought house-to-house battles with the militants in the Shuhada neighborhood, and the operation to retake the city is expected to be one of the most difficult yet.
Jun 09, 2016, 02:58 AM IST
