Iraq launches operation to retake Anbar town from ISIS

Iraqi security forces and allied fighters launched an operation on Monday to retake the town of Rutba from the Islamic State-ISIS group, the military said.
Tanks and artillery, special forces, soldiers, police, border guards and pro-government paramilitaries are involved in the operation to retake the Anbar province town.
Rutba, located in western Anbar province along the main road to Jordan, has been held by ISIS since 2014.
 

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