Newsweek: US Military Still Bombing ISIS After Iraq Declares Defeat of Islamic State in Mosul
U.S. and Iraqi forces are still actively fighting remaining elements of the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) in Iraq days after the war-torn country's leadership announced it had effectively defeated the jihadis.
In its latest report, the Defense Department said Wednesday that the U.S.-led international coalition had launched five airstrikes against ISIS positions Tuesday in Mosul and Qarayya, two days after Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared victory over the ultraconservative Sunni Muslim group. Iraqi ground forces and allied militias have also faced resistance in Mosul and other pockets of ISIS support south of Mosul, where the hardline militants are making a last stand to defend what remains of their so-called caliphate in a country they once claimed nearly half of.
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WNU Editor: After Mosul the next ISIS target will be the ISIS stronghold at Tal Afar .... Tal Afar Next in Pressing ISIS After Mosul Victory: Townsend (Military.com)
More News On Military Clashes Continue In The Ruins Of Mosul
Heavy Fighting Shakes West Mosul a Day After Victory Over ISIS Is Declared -- Time/AP
Iraq strikes Islamic State in Mosul days after declaring victory -- Reuters
Despite victory over ISIL, sporadic fighting continues in Mosul -- Al Jazeera
Mosul ISIS fighters feigning surrender in order to attempt suicide attacks -- ABC News
What the Islamic State is saying about its loss of Mosul -- Amanda Erickson, Washington Post
U.S. General Says Fight Against IS 'Far From Over' In Iraq -- RFE
Top US general denies claim of possible war crimes in Mosul fight -- The Hill
No big change seen to US troop levels in Iraq after Mosul victory -- Euronews
1 comment:
Someone should tell the current Iraqi leadership the story about a former US president who amidst much pomp and circumstance that included an aircraft carrier and a banner that said "mission accomplished" displayed for much of the world to see. Things did not work out so well for the him the country he represented, or the military of the country he represented.
The Iraqi leadership should learn from this cautionary true story and try and not repeat such stupidity. Getting to excited to quickly and declaring victory before it is achieved is unlikely to end well. Some just can't or won't learn.
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