Militants repel Iraqi forces attempt to regain Tikrit

The success of the operation to recover the Mosul Dam seem to encourage the Iraqi army on Tuesday to launch a new assault on the city of Tikrit, also in the hands of the Islamic State (EI). However, by mid-afternoon the maneuver was aborted, highlighting not only the fierce resistance of the extremist group, but […]
Aug 21 2014 | Posted in World | Read More »