Ammar Hakim hails Iran's military intervention in Iraq
July 05 2017 12:41 AM

The Head of the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq (ISCI) described the recent victories in Mosul as the result of Iran's military intervention in Iraq IRNA reported.

Ammar Hakim made the remarks in a meeting Tuesday with Iran's Parliament (Majlis) Speakr Ali Larijani, referring to Iran's intervention in Iraq and other countries.

Iraqi forces fighting ISIS have recently retaken nearly the full control of Mosul the second largest city of Iraq.

Security forces, backed by International Coalition air raids and logistic support of the US army, have retaken eastern Mosul and most of its western part after eight months of battles These forces are focusing now on liberating Old City's districts that are still under ISIS control

It is estimated that there are a few of ISIS terrorists left in the second largest city of Iraq. It is expected that they will desperately defend the last pocket of the city that has been once their main stronghold in Iraq https://www.thebaghdadpost.com/en/story/13950/Ammar-Hakim-hails-Iran-s-military-intervention-in-Iraq