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The Iraqi army has made several advances in the country's north and west recently, including a push toward the strategic city of Tikrit, which has been held by Daesh since a lightning offensive by the group last summer. (AFP/File)

March 9th, 2015 - 06:54 GMT

Iraqi forces kill 60 Daesh militants in restive Anbar

Iraqi officials said Sunday the country's US-backed armed forced have killed some 60 Daesh militants in the western province of Anbar.

Al Bawaba

March 8th, 2015 - 03:36 GMT

Iraqi forces recapture town in Anbar province from Daesh

The advance in Tikrit, led by Sunni and Shia troops, was of symbolic importance to both sides of the Iraqi army, whose ranks have often been broken by sectarian tensions since the 2003 US invasion. (AFP/File)

March 7th, 2015 - 08:36 GMT

Iraqi forces push into outskirts of Daesh-held Tikrit

Al Bawaba

March 7th, 2015 - 05:00 GMT

Iraqi forces retake al-Dour airport from Daesh