The U.S.-led coalition has congratulated Iraqi forces on retaking Mosul from the Islamic State after Iraq’s prime minister declared victory in the northern city. U.S. Central Command said that “while there are still areas of the Old City of Mosul that must be back-cleared of explosive devices and possible ISIS fighters in hiding,” Iraqi forces […]
U.S. Troops ‘in Combat’ in Mosul, Some Have been Wounded…
While nominally operating as military advisors to the Iraqi forces, the US servicemen taking part in the assault on Mosul have been involved in front-line fighting and an undisclosed number have suffered battle injuries, according to military officials. US soldiers “have come under fire at different times, they have returned fire at different times in […]
