Iraq Regroups for Ramadi Fight as Carter Criticism Reverberates
The defense secretary questioned the Iraqi military’s capability.
(Bloomberg) -- White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest speaks about the Iraqi military's failure to prevent the city of Ramadi from being captured by Islamic State. Earnest, speaking at a White House news briefing, also comments on flooding in Houston and legislation on NSA surveillance. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Iraq’s government began maneuvering to recapture the city of Ramadi from Islamic State, the Pentagon said, days after a top U.S. official questioned the Iraqi military’s will to fight.
“What you’re seeing now is the beginning of shaping operations” that include securing lines of communications and terrain needed before a full offensive begins, Army Colonel Steve Warren told reporters Tuesday.