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Iraq retakes major border town from Daesh

Sunday, 17 September 2017 6:16 AM [ Last Update: Sunday, 17 September 2017 6:17 AM ]

Iraqi forces are seen outside the town of Akashat, northwest of Anbar province, on September 15, 2017 as they prepare for a military operation to push out Daesh Takfiri terrorists from nearby areas. (Photo by AFP)

Altaf Ahmad
Press TV, Baghdad

Iraqi forces have successfully dislodged Daesh terrorists from the town of Akashat in an offensive in the western Anbar province. The operation is part of an all-out offensive to fully liberate the province.

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