Iraqi Prime Minister Claims Major Advance in Tikrit
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said government forces had reached the center of Tikrit, which some took to mean a declaration of victory. But Islamic State forces still hold parts of the city. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
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