Stephen Townsend

 Pentagon: fight for Western Mosul to be tough

Pentagon: fight for Western Mosul to be tough

The fight for Western Mosul is likely to be even tougher than the Eastern side, the task force's commanding general, Stephen Townsend, said. "There is still a long way to go before ISIL is completely …

War breakthrough: Mosul offensive starts

War breakthrough: Mosul offensive starts

A 30,000-strong Iraqi and Kurdish force has launched its offensive against an estimated 3,000 to 4,500 ISIS militants in Mosul, Rudaw reports. The offensive to liberate Mosul from ISIL control has begun, Iraqi Prime Minister …