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U.S. coalition forces in Iraq now up to 8,000 in advance of offensive to retake Mosul

By World Tribune on September 30, 2016 Americas, BB Middle East, Exclusives, Iraq, Mideast, Rest of The Best, Stateside, Terrorism, Top Stories, Top Story, U.S. Military, World Links, World Tribune

by WorldTribune Staff, September 30, 2016 The U.S.-led coalition now has 8,000 troops on the ground in Iraq. The U.S. said earlier this week it will send more advisers to assist the preparation for an assault on Mosul aimed at driving out Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL). “The reason for the increase of […]