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March 15, 2017
OIR Spokesman: Iraqi Forces Remain Resolute in Counter-ISIS Fight
WASHINGTON — Air Force Col. John Dorrian, Inherent Resolve spokesman, said the Iraqis are holding firm in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, despite the enemy firing indiscriminately into civilian areas and using civilians as human shields.
March 13, 2017
Iraqis Fight for Western Mosul in Tough Battle Against ISIS
WASHINGTON — A Pentagon spokesman said Iraqi security forces are battling Islamic State of Iraq and Syria fighters in western Mosul’s government center complex to liberate the country’s second-largest city from ISIS control.
March 8, 2017
ISIS on Trajectory Toward Lasting Defeat, Defense Official Says
WASHINGTON — A defense official said despite a long road ahead for the U.S.-led coalition in its fight to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, the enemy is being degraded by every measure and is on a trajectory to lasting defeat.
Feb. 21, 2017
Iraqi Security Forces Move in to Liberate West Mosul, Official Says
WASHINGTON — Since operations began over the weekend to retake West Mosul from two years of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria control, Iraqi security forces have already retaken more than 48 square miles of ISIS-held territory near the city, a Pentagon spokesman said.
Feb. 20, 2017
Mattis Meets With Middle Eastern Leaders
WASHINGTON — On his first trans-Atlantic trip in his current post, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis met with leaders from three U.S. allies in the Middle East, according to a news release issued by the Defense Department.
Mattis Praises Resilient Iraqi Army During Baghdad Visit
WASHINGTON — During his first trip to Baghdad as defense secretary, Jim Mattis praised the Iraqi army and noted those forces are now focused on liberating west Mosul.
Feb. 19, 2017
Iraqi Security Forces Begin Operations to Liberate West Mosul
SOUTHWEST ASIA — The government of Iraq and Iraqi security forces announced the commencement of operations to liberate western Mosul from Islamic State of Iraq and Syria terrorists, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.
Feb. 15, 2017
ISIS Losing Fighters, Leaders, Resources, Inherent Resolve Spokesman Says
WASHINGTON — British Army Maj. Gen. Rupert Jones, Operation Inherent Resolve deputy commander, said they've liberated more than 3,900 square kilometers of territory around Raqqa, liberating tens of thousands of people from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.