Iraq launches operation to retake IS-held city of Fallujah

Monday, May 23, 2016

BAGHDAD -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced the beginning of military operations to retake the Islamic State-held city of Fallujah, west of Baghdad, during a televised address late Sunday night.

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