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Newly-appointed US Defense Secretary Ash Carter congregated a council of about 25 US officials who told reporters about a fresh offensive led by some 800 Iraqi troops and American warplanes against Daesh positions in western Iraq. (AFP/File)

February 24th, 2015 - 07:26 GMT

Iraqi troops preparing to retake Daesh-held western town, says US

As new US Defense Secretary Ash Carter takes office, around 800 Iraqi forces, bolstered by U.S. warplanes, prepare to take on Daesh for control of the western town of al-Baghdadi.

Iraqi forces plan to retake the town of al-Baghdadi from Daesh militants, a key location for training local forces. (AFP/File)

February 23rd, 2015 - 04:03 GMT

Iraq moving to retake al-Baghdadi from Daesh

December 19th, 2014 - 05:00 GMT

US General: Three years needed to fight ISIL

ISIL militants currently control large areas of Iraq and Syria. (AFP/File)

December 18th, 2014 - 07:55 GMT

Iraqi Kurds continue to gain ground against ISIL

December 12th, 2014 - 03:38 GMT

US Senate panel authorizes intervention against ISIL for three years

December 9th, 2014 - 02:34 GMT

Iraq calls for more airstrikes against ISIL

December 8th, 2014 - 07:29 GMT