![]() Speicher Massacre Victims Found at Hussein PalaceVictims thought to have been murdered in ISIS massacre of mostly Shi'ite recruits found in mass graves at Hussein's compound.![]() Biden Says Iraq Doesn't Want to be Iran's 'Puppet'After Iran's very public role in Tikrit battle, Biden claims Iraq doesn't want to be 'vassal state,' says ISIS unified all Iraqis.![]() Iraqi Forces Still Battling ISIS in TikritPockets of Islamic State fighters still pose a risk for Iraqi pro-government troops; ISIS attack kills seven, including police colonel.![]() Mass Graves Found in Iraq City Liberated from ISISRemains of 47 exhumed in Tikrit after ISIS driven out; dead believed to have been killed in ISIS massacre of Shi'ite recruits.![]() Reports of Shi'ite War Crimes in TikritAmnesty International investigating reports that Iraqi forces and militias committing serious violations in conquering Tikrit from ISIS.![]() Amnesty Probing Iraqi Abuses in Tikrit TakeoverHuman rights group Amnesty International said Thursday it was investigating Iraqi forces for human rights violations in Tikrit battle.![]() US-Led Airstrikes Deciding Factor in Tikrit OpIf not for US-led air support, Iraqi ground forces may never have been able to retake Tikrit from Islamic State terrorists.![]() Iraq: Militiamen Loot Tikrit After RecapturePro-government militiamen seen looting shops in the center of Tikrit, a day after it was recaptures from ISIS.![]() Iraq 'Liberates' Tikrit in Key ISIS DefeatWith help from US and Iran who vied for influence, Iraq takes back fortified city chalking up largest victory against ISIS yet - or did it?![]() Iran: US Killed Two Revolutionary Guard AdvisorsUS offensive against ISIS in Tikrit killed two Iranian Revolutionary Guard advisors, Tehran claims; US denies.![]() US and Iran Vying for Influence in Tikrit BattleIran-backed militias pull back and US forces keen to give strong showing in fight against ISIS stronghold at Hussein's hometown.![]() ISIS Beheads Four as Tikrit Advance SlowsAnti-ISIS advance slows significantly as Iraqi army and Shia militias encounter stiff resistance.![]() Saddam's Tomb Levelled in Fighting for TikritTomb of Saddam Hussein virtually leveled in heavy clashes between ISIS and Iraqi forces fighting for Tikrit.![]() Iraqi Forces Poised for Final Assault on TikritIraqi army and Shia Islamist militia forces surround last remaining ISIS jihadis, say they'll finish them off in '72 hours'.![]() Is ISIS Collapsing or Expanding?Iraq backed by Iran is retaking Tikrit stronghold and repulsing ISIS, even as the group gains alliances in Africa and threatens White House.![]() Iran Deepening Involvement in Iraq's War on ISISIraq welcomes Iranian soldiers, advisers on its soil as it fights to liberate Tikrit.![]() Wary Iraqi Forces Tighten Noose on ISIS in TikritThousands of Iraqi soldiers, Shia militiamen and Sunni tribal fighters inching in on Islamic State under heavy attack.![]() Iraqi Forces Won't Be Rushed Into Final AssaultIraqi forces say that despite superior numbers and firepower, they do not want to rush assault to retake Tikrit from ISIS.![]() Carter: Iran's Presence in Iraq 'Concerning'The presence of Iranian advisers in the Iraq battle for Tikrit is "concerning" to the United States, says Defense Secretary Ashton Carter.![]() Iraqi Forces Finally Enter ISIS-Controlled TikritOperation to capture key Islamic State stronghold making slow but steady progress, officers say.![]() Hayden 'Uncomfortable' with Iran's Role in IraqMichael Hayden says he is "uncomfortable" with Iran's growing influence in Iraq, made especially evident by offensive in Tikrit.![]() ISIS Blows Up Tikrit Bridge to Slow Iraqi AdvanceIslamic State blows up the only bridge across Iraq's Tigris river in the Tikrit area, as anti-ISIS forces close in on the Sunni city.![]() Fears that Tikrit Operation May See MassacresShi'ite revenge killings topic of concern in key battle for strategic ISIS stronghold, as US notes 'most overt conduct of Iranian support.'![]() ISIS Unleasehs Guerrilla Tactics in Tikrit BattleBattle for key ISIS stronghold bogged down by snipers and booby traps; may be preamble to operation on Mosul headquarters.![]() US Takes Back Seat as Iran Runs Key Op on ISISUS says it hasn't been asked to provide airstrikes for massive operation on Tikrit, although Iranian planes may be involved.![]() Iraq: Major Offensive Begins to Seize TikritIraqi army forces backed by pro-government militias begin operation to take Tikrit, hometown of executed dictator Saddam Hussein.![]() Islamist Pincer Move Tightens the Noose on BaghdadLightning-fast takeover sees cities captured in a matter of hours Friday, in systemic front moving toward Baghdad.![]() Iraq: Islamists Threaten to March on BaghdadIslamic State of Iraq and Levant threaten Shia strongholds as Iran, Turkey both warn of consequences.![]() Iraq: ISIS Islamists Sieze TikritIslamists attack Turkish embassy in Tikrit, the birthplace of Saddam Hussein, as politicians blame weakened Maliki government. |