Iraq Situation Report: September 23-24, 2014
September 24, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War
The anti-ISIS U.S. air campaign continues to expand in Iraq.
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Publications
Iraq Situation Report: September 20-22, 2014
September 22, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War
The Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) continues its campaign to solidify its control in Anbar.
Iraq Situation Report: September 18-19, 2014
September 19, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War
The Peshmerga are applying tactical pressure to ISIS on the ground east of Mosul and in northern Diyala.
Syria Update: September 12-19, 2014
September 19, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War
Jabhat al-Nusra (JN) continues attempts to consolidate control in northern Syria, although its willingness to submit to Shari’a adjudication with other rebel factions in Idlib indicates this may not come at the expense of its relationships with rebel groups.
Afghanistan - Order of Battle
September 19, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War
The Afghanistan ORBAT (in PDF format) describes the location and area of responsibility of all American units in Afghanistan, down to the battalion level, updated as of February 2016..
Warning Intelligence Update: ISIS Attacks Baghdad
September 18, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War
On September 18, the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) launched a complex attack likely targeting the Adala Prison in Baghdad’s Kadhmiyah neighborhood in northern Baghdad. According to the Baghdad Operations Command, the attack was intended to break into the prison but was foiled.
Iraq Situation Report: September 17, 2014
September 17, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War
Iranian-backed Iraqi Shi’a militias continue to voice their opposition to possible U.S. ground troops and the international anti-ISIS coalition.
Control of Terrain in Iraq: September 17, 2014
September 17, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War
Suleiman Beg is now under Iraqi government control and as a result, the Kirkuk-Baghdad highway is reported to be re-opened.
Iraq Situation Report: September 15-16, 2014
September 16, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War
The U.S. has expanded its military operations in Iraq. The targeting of Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) positions in southwest Baghdad indicates possible further targeting of ISIS in the vicinity of Baghdad by U.S airpower.
Iraq Situation Report: September 12-14, 2014
September 14, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War
ISIS is targeting early signs of resistance in predominantly Sunni areas in northern Diyala and western Kirkuk, an area with strong tribal presence and historic presence of ISIS competitors like JRTN and Ansar al-Islam.