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July 13, 2015

Iraq Receives F-16s from U.S., Launches Anbar Assault 
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Iraqi forces have reportedly begun a long-awaited campaign to oust the
self-described Islamic State from the western province of Anbar. The
announcement comes as Iraq has received a first batch of long-delayed
F-16 fighter jets from the United States. Iraq had ordered 36 F-16s from
the United States; four have now arrived.

 

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