Iraqi forces have made significant progress in Baiji, says Pentagon
Iraqi fighters raise Iraqi flag over government headquarters in Baiji
(IraqiNews.com) Baghdad – The US Department of Defense, “Pentagon” confirmed on Tuesday that the Iraqi forces have made significant progress in its battle against ISIS in the city of Baiji and the oil refinery.
The spokesman for the US Department of Defense, Steve Warren said that, “the Iraqi army supported by troops al-Hashed al-Sha’bi militia and the international coalition strikes has made significant progress in its battle against ISIS in the city of Baiji and the oil refinery, one of the largest refineries in Iraq,” indicating that, ” Iraqi forces have succeeded in opening the supply line into the city.”
“The Pentagon cannot confirm the full control of the city or the refinery,” explaining that, “Iraqi forces have begun to progress into the city center,” Warren added.