Iraq: Iraq launches major anti Islamic State offensive to retake Samarra city

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Thousands of Iraqi security personnel launched an operation today aimed at retaking areas north of Baghdad from the Islamic State jihadist group, officials said.

Counter-terrorism forces, soldiers, police and allied paramilitaries are taking part in the operation, which is backed by artillery and both Iraqi and US-led coalition aircraft, the Joint Operations Command announced.

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