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US defence personnel confirms it's flying armed aircraft over Iraq
Fp Archives • 11 years agoThe Obama administration is flying armed aircraft over Iraq, defense officials said on Friday, adding that the flights were aimed at gathering intelligence.
Iraqi helicopters launch airstrikes in militant-held Tikrit
Fp Archives • 11 years agoThe Iraqi military and witnesses say government helicopter gunships have conducted airstrikes in the northern city of Tikrit.
Worst is over in Iraq, says former general in US-led invasion
Fp Archives • 11 years agoThe worst of the insurgency in Iraq is "over", a former general who commanded US Marines and British forces in the 2003 US-led invasion said.
Iraq crisis: PM admits political measures needed apart from military action
Fp Archives • 11 years agoPrime Minister Nouri al-Maliki conceded on Thursday that political measures are needed alongside military action to repel a Sunni insurgeny in Iraq.
Syria bombs militants in Iraq, Kerry warns other nations to stay out
Fp Archives • 11 years agoSyrian warplanes bombed Sunni militants' positions in Iraq. John Kerry warned against the threat and said other nations should stay out.