Iraq Launches Offensive Against IS in Tal Afar

The Iraqi Prime Minister has announced an offensive to reclaim Tal Afar from IS militants. American and Iraqi military commanders say two thousand militants remain in the city.

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(Photo: Iraqi government forces drive down a road leading to Tal Afar. Credit: Getty Images)