Iraqi PM: Troops retake most of Fallujah from ISIS militants

Iraqi government forces have gained control over the majority of Fallujah, according to Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi. Although he announced the city’s “liberation,” the US said there is still more fighting to be done.

 

Iraqi government forces have gained control over the majority of Fallujah, according to Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi. Although he announced the city’s “liberation,” the US said there is still more fighting to be done.

After almost four-weeks of fighting, Iraqi Prime Minister clarified that government forces have retaken most of the city from ISIS.

In a televised address, al-Abadi said Fallujah, the western city that fell under ISIS control in 2014, had been “liberated.”

“Our troops are in control of the city and have tightened their grip on its center,” al-Abadi added.

The United States was more cautious with any statements of victory on Friday, with US Defense Secretary Ash Carter saying Iraqi forces retook “a portion” of Fallujah.