Now playing Next Iraq Iraq PM seeks to reassure Tikrit's Sunnis before imminent Shi'ite assault Iraqi forces and largely Shi'ite militia, believed to be Iranian-backed, are poised to retake Tikrit from ISIL. The authorities say action is being taken in the face of fears for the majority Sunni po 12/03/2015
Now playing Next Iraq Battle for Tikrit: Iraqi forces 'advancing on city centre' Iraqi and Shi’ite militia men have entered parts of the city of Tikrit in a key test for Iraqi forces in their battle against ISIL militants. It is 12/03/2015
Now playing Next Iraq Iraqi army and militia advance into Tikrit as ISIL retreat Iraqi security forces and Shi’ite militia fighters have captured part of the largest district of Tikrit from the self-proclaimed Islamic State group 11/03/2015
Now playing Next Iraq The route to Mosul: Iraqi forces close in on Tikrit The US military has announced coalition forces carried out eight air strikes against ISIL militants in Iraq over a 24-hour period around March 9 10/03/2015
Now playing Next World More Iraq sites at risk from ISIL 'cultural cleansing' - UNESCO The UN's educational, scientific and cultural organisation has called for a regional and international alliance to counter the extremists' acts of destruction that it calls 'war crimes'. 09/03/2015
Now playing Next Iraq Watch: Iraqi militia chief shot during television interview This footage captures the remarkable moment a military commander in Iraq was shot while giving a television interview. Mohamed Abu Ali Al Jubirawi 09/03/2015
Now playing Next Iraq ISIL-held refinery in Syria is hit in US-led airstrike Dozens of people have been reported killed after US-led planes hit a petrol refinery controlled by ISIL militants in the Syrian border town of Tel 09/03/2015
Now playing Next Iraq Iraq calls for international air power to stop ISIL wrecking priceless heritage Iraq is calling for air power to be used to stop ISIL militants destroying the country’s archaeological treasures. The US-led coalition – which has 08/03/2015
Now playing Next Iraq Iraqi forces make gains against ISIL Iraqi forces are making "rapid success" in their effort to retake Tikrit, according to the country's interior minister. 07/03/2015
Now playing Next Iraq ISIL militants bulldoze ancient city of Hatra ISIL militants reportedly destroyed the ancient city of Hatra in Northern Iraq on Saturday. 07/03/2015
Now playing Next World How the US has handed part of Iraqi battlefield to Iran - analyst As Iraqi forces close in on the strategic city of Tikrit, they are not battling ISIL alone. Government troops are backed by a small contingent of 06/03/2015
Now playing Next Iraq ISIL militants loot and destroy ancient Iraqi city, say tourism officials ISIL militants have started razing the ruins of the ancient Iraqi city of Nimrud, according to tourism officials. They claim heavy machinery has 06/03/2015
Now playing Next Iraq Thousands flee Tikrit battle Thousands of refugees have fled Tikrit as Iraqi troops backed by Shi’ite militia battle to re-take the ISIL strong-hold in Iraq. Heading into its 06/03/2015
Now playing Next Iraq Iraq intensifies assault on ISIL stronghold, Tikrit A 30,000-strong force of Iraqi soldiers and Shi'ite militiamen intensifies its assault on ISIL stronghold and Saddam Hussein's former hometown, Tikrit. 04/03/2015
Now playing Next Iraq Iraqi forces pursue battle to retake Tikrit from ISIL militants Iraqi soldiers and Shi’ite militiamen are pursuing efforts to retake Tikrit, the hometown of fallen dictator Saddam Hussein, now a stronghold of 03/03/2015
Now playing Next Iraq Iraq begins push to take back ISIL strongholds Iraqi forces begin a large-scale campaign to force militants out of ISIL strongholds in the north of the country, including Tikrit, Saddam Hussein's former hometown. 02/03/2015
Now playing Next Iraq Iraq's national museum reopens after 12 years Iraq’s National Museum has reopened in the capital Baghdad after 12 years. The prime minister cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony welcoming 01/03/2015
Now playing Next Iraq ISIL destruction of Iraqi antiquities a 'major security issue,' says UNESCO UNESCO condemns ISIL's destruction of priceless artefacts in Iraq and calls an emergency meeting of the Security Council. 27/02/2015
Now playing Next World ISIL grooming schoolgirls as volunteer brides for jihad Women are increasingly volunteering for jihad, some so young they are still in school, like three British teenagers grabbing headlines recently 26/02/2015
Now playing Next Iraq Human Rights Watch warns Kurds using success against IS to extend territory Kurdish Peshmurga fighters may be restoring peace in northern Iraq, but not everyone in the villages they are are liberating from Islamic militants 26/02/2015
Now playing Next Iraq Islamic militants wreak havoc on Iraqi antiquities Startling images have been released by hardline Islamist militants in northern Iraq of the destruction of a collection of priceless statues and 26/02/2015
Now playing Next Iraq Iraq army steps up campaign against ISIL in al-Baghdadi Some 800 Iraqi troops are deployed in the region in efforts to retake the town of al-Baghdadi. A US commander confirms the coalition has assisted with airstrikes. 24/02/2015
Now playing Next Iraq Kurdish forces repel ISIL militants in Iraq Kurdish Peshmerga fighters have fought off an attack by ISIL militants in the Iraqi town of Guwair on Sunday. The town which lies 25km southwest of 23/02/2015
Now playing Next Iraq Deadly bombings hit Baghdad as city attempts to return to normal In Baghdad, at least 15 people have been killed and 30 wounded in two bombings in and around the Iraqi capital. The first attack struck as people 09/02/2015
Now playing Next Iraq Baghdad lifts 10-year nighttime curfew Residents of the Iraqi capital Baghdad seemed pleased ten years of nighttime curfew are over. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced the decision 08/02/2015
Now playing Next Iraq Scores dead in three seperate Baghdad bomb blasts At least 34 people have been killed and scores injured in three seperate bomb attacks in Baghdad. The first blast claimed 22 lives and injured 50 07/02/2015
