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Iraq announces operation to drive Islamic State from Anbar

Iraqi forces are set to launch an offensive to drive Islamic State militants out of Anbar province.

The start of the operation - backed by Shi'ite and Sunni forces - was announced on state television, although no further details were given.

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Islamic State: Iraqi forces prepare for assault on Anbar

Iraqi forces are set to launch an offensive to drive Islamic State out of Anbar province.

An Iraqi soldier pictured during clashes with IS in Anbar in March. Credit: Reuters

The start of the operation - backed by Shi'ite and Sunni forces - was announced on state television, although no further details were given.

IS seized large parts of Anbar in early 2014 and militants recently captured the provincial capital Ramadi.

Iraq's prime minister said yesterday that he was confident his troops would retake Ramadi "in days".

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