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Syrian Democratic Forces Liberate Raqqa
October 20, 2017 — Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported that the Syrian city of Raqqa has been liberated from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, the coalition’s Syrian Democratic Forces partners announced... MORE

Raqqa Close to Liberation as ISIS ‘Caliphate’ Crumbles
October 19, 2017 — The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria's so-called caliphate in the Middle East is on its last legs, and indigenous troops aided by coalition capabilities are taking the battle to the terror group worldwide, the chief Pentagon spokesperson told reporters... MORE

OIR Spokesman: ISIS Faces Devastating Defeat on 3rd Anniversary of Operations
October 17, 2017 — On the third anniversary of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve's establishment, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is on the verge of a devastating defeat in Raqqa, Syria, a task force spokesman said... MORE

Strikes Continue in Effort to Defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq
October 17, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting three strikes consisting of three engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported... MORE

Dempsey: Leaders Wait to Hear From Iraq Assessment Teams
July 2, 2014 — U.S. officials are waiting to hear the assessment that U.S. special operations troops are making of Iraqi security forces before making a decision on further support, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs... MORE