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Iraq Situation Report: July 11, 2014

July 11, 2014 -

Armed groups south, west, and north of Baghdad are becoming increasingly active. ISIS may be on the offensive in Ramadi, Jurf al-Sakhar, Samarra, and northern Diyala.

Iraq Situation Report: July 10, 2014

July 10, 2014 -

ISIS may now possess 88 pounds of unenriched uranium that had been stored at Mosul University, elevating the terrorist threat that ISIS poses. 

Iraq Situation Report: July 9, 2014

July 9, 2014 -

ISIS has expanded its posture in Diyala, an area in which it has clashed for territory. Iraqi Shi’a militias have, however, held a line against ISIS advances at Khalis.

Control of Terrain in Iraq: July 9, 2014

July 9, 2014 -

ISIS seized the Sudur mini-dam which is located about 3 miles east of Khalis. ISIS took over the mini-dam after clashes with ISF units stationed in its vicinity and the ISF is now attempting to retake the dam.

Iraq Situation Report: July 8, 2014

July 8, 2014 -

ISIS continues to threaten tribes as it attempts to enforce the pledge of allegiance to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of ISIS and the self-proclaimed Caliph of the Islamic State.

Control of Terrain in Iraq: July 8, 2014

July 8, 2014 -

ISIS took control of the village of Zowiya after it targeted the area with mortars. There are no reports of clashes in Mishag today.

Iraq Situation Report: July 6-7, 2014

July 7, 2014 -

ISIS attacked the northwest Baghdad neighborhood of Kadhmiya for the second time in a week, this time employing an SVBIED. This indicates that ISIS can still attack heavily protected areas in Baghdad with vehicles.

Control of Terrain in Iraq: July 7, 2014

July 7, 2014 -

Heavy clashes took place between ISIS and tribal elements from the villages of Zowiya and Mishak located in northern Salah ad-Din Province when ISIS attempted to enter the villages.

Iraq Situation Report: July 5, 2014

July 5, 2014 -

ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi delivered a public sermon in his proclaimed role as Caliph Ibrahim, the leader of the Islamic State, presenting a major challenge to al-Qaeda senior leader Ayman al-Zawahiri. The public appearance of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Mosul and the destruction of shrines and mosques in Mosul and Tal Afar indicate that ISIS control in northern Iraq is uncontested.

Iraq Situation Report: July 4, 2014

July 4, 2014 -

ISIS clashed with security forces in Baiji, Tikrit, and Samarra. IA Aviation utilized SU-25 jets to bomb ISIS positions in Hawijah.

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