Pentagon: Islamic State Has Lost A Quarter Of Its Territory In Iraq

BBC: Iraq 'retakes over quarter of Islamic State territory'

Islamic State (IS) has lost more than a quarter of its territory in Iraq since the US-led coalition air campaign began in August, a Pentagon spokesman says.

Col Steve Warren said it was too early to say the tide was turning, but that air strikes and Iraqi ground forces had "unquestionably inflicted some damage".

IS took over swathes of Iraq and Syria last June.

The announcement came ahead of talks between Iraq's prime minister and US President Barack Obama in Washington.

Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi wants the coalition to step up its air campaign against IS.

WNU Editor: The Islamic State is losing territory .... but they are continuing to also have their military victories .... Islamic State overruns Iraqi Army headquarters near Thar Thar (Long War Journal).

More News On Reports That The Islamic State Has Lost A Quarter Of Its Territory In Iraq

Pentagon releases new map showing Islamic State losing ground in Iraq, gaining a bit in Syria -- US News and World Report/AP
New DoD map shows Islamic State losing territory -- Military Times
Pentagon: ISIL pushed out of 25% of its territory -- USA Today
Islamic State lost 25% to 30% of Iraqi territory: Pentagon -- AFP