Islamic State 'slow Iraqi troops' advance on Ramadi'

Islamic State fighters are slowing down the advance of Iraqi forces in the militant-held city of Ramadi, a senior commander has said.

Islamic State fighters are slowing down the advance of Iraqi forces in the militant-held city of Ramadi, a senior commander has said.

Iraq launched a long-awaited operation to recapture the Anbar provincial capital but after an initial push across the Euphrates River, their progress stalled.

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