New York Times: U.S. Will Step Up Training of Iraqi Forces Fighting ISIS, Obama Says
KRÜN, Germany — President Obama said on Monday that he has asked the Pentagon for a plan to accelerate the American military’s efforts to train and equip Iraqi forces fighting the Islamic State, acknowledging that the militant group’s recent gains indicated a need for a shift in strategy.
“We don’t have, yet, a complete strategy, because it requires commitments on the part of Iraqis as well,” Mr. Obama said at the close of a summit of the Group of 7 world leaders here. “The details are not worked out.”
Iraq - Islamic State War News Updates -- June 8, 2015
Islamic State still standing after a year of airstrikes -- McClatchy News
A year after Daesh assault, Iraq still on the brink -- AFP
Islamic State: One year since IS assault began, Iraq still on the brink -- ABC News (Australia)
Officials: Iraqi forces in control of Baiji city -- CNN
Iraq claims gained ground against ISIS in refinery town of Beiji -- CBS/AP
Iraq forces 'advance in strategic northern town' -- AFP
Iraqi troops advancing against ISIS in key refinery town -- FOX News
US to send 1,000 anti-tank weapons to Iraq to fight ISIL -- Al Jazeera
Obama: U.S. looks to speed training of Iraqi forces to fight Islamic State -- L.A. Times
Obama promises better training of Iraqi forces -- USA Today
Obama Urges More Training for Iraq Forces Against Militants -- Bloomberg
Obama vows ISIS will be driven out of Iraq despite setbacks -- Haaretz
UK to send 125 troops to train Iraqi forces battling against Islamic State -- Express
Pinned Down by the Islamic State: The Road to Mosul (Part 1) -- Vice News
Timeline: Key moments since Isis took Mosul -- Financial Times
Islamic State one year on: timeline -- The Telegraph
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