Iraqi Forces Ready For Effort To Retake Western Mosul The Islamic State still controls the western side of Mosul in Iraq. Now Iraqi forces backed by U.S. air power are preparing to retake that part of the city.

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Iraqi Forces Ready For Effort To Retake Western Mosul

February 18, 20177:54 AM ET

Alice Fordham

Iraqi Forces Ready For Effort To Retake Western Mosul

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The Islamic State still controls the western side of Mosul in Iraq. Now Iraqi forces backed by U.S. air power are preparing to retake that part of the city.