International Coalition

Top US general: Letter on withdrawal from Iraq was a 'mistake'

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says letter that was leaked to the media was a draft that should not have been released.

US Defense Secretary: There has been no decision to leave Iraq

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper denies reports that the US-led international coalition fighting ISIS has decided to withdraw from Iraq.

US-led coalition confirms Iraqi bases were attacked

Coalition fighting ISIS confirms there were two attacks near Iraqi bases housing its troops. No one was injured.

Trump: 100% of ISIS caliphate has been liberated

Trump says officials will announce next week that “100 percent” of the ISIS caliphate had been liberated.

US envoy in ISIS fight resigns

Brett McGurk submits resignation following Trump's decision to pull US forces out of Syria.

US official: The end of ISIS is getting closer

Spokesman for US-led Coalition says fight against ISIS in its last enclave in Syria is "going very well".

US-led coalition eliminates senior ISIS commander

ISIS commander Abu al-Umarayn, who was involved in beheading of US citizen Peter Kassig, eliminated in air strike in southeastern Syria.

Report: US-led coalition attacks in Syria

Syrian media says US-led international coalition launched air strikes against army positions south of al-Sekhneh.

International coalition denies killing civilians in Syria

US-led coalition fighting ISIS denies reports that its air strikes in eastern Syria killed dozens of civilians.

43 killed in anti-ISIS coalition air strikes in Syria

Britain-based monitor says air strikes by US-led coalition kill 43 people in ISIS holdout in eastern Syria.

Iraq militia vows revenge for deadly Syria raid

Iraq's Hezbollah Brigades pledges revenge for deadly air raid on its fighters in Syria, blames United States or Israel for the attack.

Report: U.S.-led coalition attacks Syrian army position

Syrian military says coalition aircraft bombed position belonging to the Syrian army in eastern Syria, leading to deaths and injuries.

Report: International coalition hits Syrian army positions

Hezbollah-affiliated media says warplanes from U.S.-led international coalition targeted two Syrian army positions.

Iraq captures five senior ISIS officials

Iraq captures five senior ISIS officials, including a top aide to the group's leader.

'ISIS has lost 95% of its caliphate'

Head of international coalition fighting jihadist group says it has lost 95% of its self-proclaimed "caliphate" in Iraq and Syria.

U.S. military confirms 50 civilians killed in Iraq and Syria

U.S. military confirms an additional 50 civilians killed by coalition air or artillery strikes in Iraq and Syria.

International coalition can't confirm death of ISIS leader

Head of international coalition fighting ISIS says he can't confirm or deny claims that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead.

No concrete evidence ISIS leader was killed

U.S.-led coalition battling ISIS says there's no concrete evidence on whether ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi is dead or alive.

Key ISIS financial facilitator killed in Syria airstrike

Fawaz Muhammad Jubayr al-Rawi, key ISIS financial facilitator, killed by U.S.-led international coalition.

Report: ISIS 'grand mufti' killed in Syria airstrike

U.S.-led coalition forces say they killed ISIS chief cleric in a Syria airstrike last month.

Anti-ISIS coalition downs Syrian aircraft

United States-led coalition shoots down Syrian military aircraft near the city of Raqa.

International coalition hits pro-regime forces in Syria

U.S.-led coalition destroys unit of pro-regime forces near the border with Jordan and Iraq.

Key ISIS commander killed in Syria

Abu Jandal al-Kuwaiti, key ISIS commander in Syria, killed in air strike west of Raqa.

38 ISIS fighters killed near Palmyra

At least 38 ISIS fighters killed in coalition air strikes near Syria's ancient city.

Three ISIS leaders who plotted foreign attacks killed in Syria

Coalition drone strike in Syria kills three ISIS leaders involved in plotting attacks in Paris and Belgium.

Planner of Charlie Hebdo attack killed in Syria airstrike

Pentagon confirms that a leader of ISIS in Syria was killed in an air strike in Raqa.

50,000 ISIS jihadists killed since 2014

The international coalition has killed at least 50,000 ISIS jihadists since it began operations in Iraq and Syria.

U.S. apologizes after air strike hits Syrian army

Pentagon admits coalition fighting ISIS may have struck Syrian military positions in Deir Ezzor.

U.S. confirms ISIS spokesman was targeted in air strike

American official confirms international coalition targeted ISIS spokesman, but won't say whether he was killed.

Pentagon warns Syria: Don't fly near coalition troops

United States warns Syrian regime that it is prepared to shoot down planes threatening international coalition forces in northern Syria.

45,000 ISIS jihadists killed in past two years

Top American general says about 45,000 jihadists have been killed in Iraq and Syria since U.S.-led operation began two years ago.

International coalition to investigate civilian deaths

International coalition fighting ISIS opens investigation into air strikes near Manbij which may have claimed civilian lives.

Syria's opposition to int'l coalition: Stop the air strikes

Syria's opposition appeals to coalition fighting ISIS to halt its air strikes after dozens of civilians killed in raids.

Coalition warplanes pummel ISIS in Syria bastion

Warplanes launch at least 150 airstrikes against ISIS capital in Raqa.

Bid to retake Mosul from ISIS making progress

American envoy says the offensive to recapture Mosul from ISIS group is progressing as the jihadists are on the defensive.

'No coalition aircraft where Hezbollah leader was killed'

White House spokesman says no aircraft from international coalition were in the area where Mustafa Badr al-Din was reportedly killed.

Top ISIS commander killed in Iraq

Pentagon confirms ISIS leader Abu Wahib killed in coalition airstrike in Iraq.

Erdogan: We've been left to fight ISIS alone

Turkish President accuses the international coalition battling ISIS of leaving his country to fight the jihadists alone.

Top Australia ISIS recruiter killed in Iraq

Australia's most wanted ISIS terror suspect killed in an American air strike in Iraq.

Saudi official: Ground operation in Syria was discussed

Saudi official says international coalition contemplated a ground operation in Syria but hasn't yet decided on one.

Air strikes destroy hundreds of millions of ISIS' dollars

Air strikes targeting jihadist group's cash hoards have destroyed hundreds of millions of dollars, says American military.

Dutch fighter jets strike ISIS in Syria for the first time

Dutch F-16 fighter jets bomb ISIS targets for the first time in Syria, the defense ministry announces.

Canada to end air strikes on ISIS this month

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his country will stop participating in anti-ISIS air strikes on February 22.

International coalition focusing on Raqa and Mosul

Pentagon chief Ashton Carter says ISIS strongholds of Raqa and Mosul are next on the international coalition's radar.

Iraq airstrike targets ISIS's cash

Airstrike in Iraq's Mosul targets ISIS cash facility, destroys millions of dollars worth of cash.

Obama: We won't relent in fight against ISIS

President Barack Obama says ISIS are "a bunch of killers", vows the international coalition against the group will "not relent".

Canada to withdraw fighter jets from Iraq and Syria

Canada's prime minister-elect Justin Trudeau tells Obama Canadian fighter jets will withdraw from fighting ISIS.

International Coalition Drops Ammo to Anti-ISIS Syrian Rebels

United States-led coalition forces parachute ammunition to rebels fighting ISIS jihadists in northern Syria.

Obama: The Fight Against ISIS Will be Long

President Obama says the coalition battling ISIS would intensify its campaign, but warns there could still be setbacks.

ISIS Leader Killed in Airstrike in Syria

Pentagon says a senior ISIS leader who recruited funds and fighters and procured weapons for the jihadists was killed on June 16.

US-Led Anti-ISIS Coalition Says 'No' To Ransom Payments

25 members of the coalition declare rejection of ISIS ransom calls in Saudi Arabian conference, to deny group funds.

US Denies Killing ISIS Leader, Bombing Mosque

Central Command confirms that coalition aircraft did not strike Tal Afar jihadist meeting.

Dempsey: Escalating Airstrikes on ISIS is a Mistake

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff warns that escalating bombing raids against ISIS would be wrong.

Minister: Coalition Must Save Iraq Heritage Sites

ISIS's offensive against archaeological sites moves Iraq to ask the global community for aerial support.

UAE Airstrikes Hit ISIS Oil Pipelines

Latest hit on the terror group by international coalition designed to dry up its primary source of revenue, UAE says.

Obama: ISIS Operation Won't be Like Afghanistan

President Obama stresses the newest "war" against ISIS won't be a "sequel to Iraq and Afghanistan".

Obama Asks Congress to Authorize 'War' against ISIS

US President Barack Obama asks Congress to lift geographical limits in operation against ISIS. Is it another 'war on terror'?

Assad Ridicules Barrel-Bomb Claims

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says Syria being notified of anti-ISIS airstrikes, begrudges US support of other rebel groups.

Kerry: US-Led Coalition Squeezing ISIS

US Secretary of State insists coalition is making great gains, helped locals retake 1/5 total of ISIS territory.

ISIS Claims American Hostage Killed in Coalition Airstrike

ISIS claims a female American hostage was killed in an airstrike in Syria. American officials: There's no proof.