Iraq moves against Islamic State in Tikrit, Iraq has launched a military operation to recapture Saddam Hussein's hometown of Tikrit from Islamic State (IS), Iraqi TV says.
Local media reported that forces were attacking the city, backed by airstrikes from Iraqi fighter jets.
Tikrit lies 150km (95 miles) north of the capital Baghdad and was seized by IS militants in June 2014.
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi met military leaders in Salahuddin province ahead of the advance.
He offered to pardon all Sunni tribal fighters who abandoned IS, describing it as a "last chance"...Read More
Local media reported that forces were attacking the city, backed by airstrikes from Iraqi fighter jets.
Tikrit lies 150km (95 miles) north of the capital Baghdad and was seized by IS militants in June 2014.
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi met military leaders in Salahuddin province ahead of the advance.
He offered to pardon all Sunni tribal fighters who abandoned IS, describing it as a "last chance"...Read More
