Senator: Bush misled nation in run-up to Iraq war:
The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee released new information on Thursday that he claims is evidence that the Bush administration misled the nation in the run-up to the war in Iraq. Ref. Source 7
U.S. To send more private contractors to Iraq:
The U.S. Government is preparing to boost the number of private contractors in Iraq as part of President Barack Obama's growing effort to beat back Islamic State militants threatening the Baghdad government, a senior U.S. Official said, AKI Press reports. Ref. Source 5
Iraq: U.S.-led coalition's support 'not convincing';
"Until now our feeling is that the international support is not convincing," Jabouri told Reuters in an interview on Wednesday. "We might see participation here or there, but it is not enough for the tough situation we are passing through." Ref. Source 9
ISIS Seizes Al-Baghdadi, Town Just Miles Away From Baghdad, With Only A US Marine Base In Its Path:
Friday morning, eight would-be suicide bombers were able to infiltrate the base but did not manage to get close to U.S. Troops before being killed by Iraqi security forces, according to CBS News. Ref. Source 6
32 Daesh militants killed in western Iraq:
At least 27 militants were killed in coalition airstrikes that targeted the group's positions in al-Karma town, around 13 kilometers (9 miles) east of Fallujah, General Major Qasem al-Mohammadi, chief of the Iraqi army's Anbar military operations, said. Ref. Source 3