Iraqi government forces trying to retake the town of Tikrit from ISIS and Sunni rebels were pushed back Sunday to a nearby town. They launched their counter-offensive Saturday against the Islamist State of IRaq and the Levant with tanks, armored vehicles and helicopter gunships. Heavy fighting led to casualties on both side. Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has counted on recovering Sunni Tikrit 120km north of Baghdad to boost his struggle to remain in power against rising demands for him to step down.
From DEBKAFile
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