Iraq
Iraqi forces make gains against ISIL in Anbar
The Iraqi army, backed by popular mobilization units and the Air Force, has liberated a number of towns east of Anbar province from the ISIL terrorists. Press TV has visited the front lines, which stretch several kilometers along these villages. Fighters on the ground assert that by having a tight grip on these regions, they are not only advancing in the province, but securing Baghdad’s backyard as well. Altaf Ahmad reports.