IS Terrorists Completely ‘Trapped’ In Mosul

Islamic State (IS) terrorists are completely "trapped" and "the last road out of Mosul" has been cut off, the US claimed.

Meanwhile, Iraqi government forces have expelled IS fighters from about 30 per cent of western Mosul. This is being considered a major progress in the massive operation to retake the second largest city of Iraq.

Counter Terrorist Squad soldiers clashed fiercely with IS members in the old city centre in western Mosul. The Iraqi Army claimed that the enemy's power has been greatly weakened in the battle. Iraqi government forces launched the offensive to liberate western Mosul on February 19 after declaring the full control of eastern Mosul late January. Meanwhile, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi will visit Washington next week to hold discussions with US President Donald Trump on the further cooperation between two countries.