They're getting plenty of practice in Syria and in countries like Saudi Arabia and Libya no doubt. Like I said, ISIS would not constitute a considerable threat to the West, so long as they continue exacerbating the sectarian divide they're all good. I'd imagine that if they get to formidable for comfort the West may intervene.
ISIS in Iraq and Syria
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What's the latest on the Iraqi army?
I wish I knew more about world politics, how do you go about reading up on it? I am highly skeptical of most newspapers.
I want to to know who's the winners and losers in each scenario, who's backing who and why? Stuff like that.
I want to to know who's the winners and losers in each scenario, who's backing who and why? Stuff like that.
They've killed quite a few ISIS thugs in Tafkiri.
We need to select a Prime minister who can be heavy handed with the thugs in Mosul, and the radical Sunnis need to stop twatting around and holding the country to ransom.
Don't follow newspapers. So far most haven't failed to report foolish rumours as fact. You have to pick a couple of unbiased reporters who are reporting on this event.
Can you name me some unbiased reporters?
No because you're annoying.
ShamiWitness
Name me some x
Angels were sent as reinforcement in recent battles, apparently.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=pK82z1s1PLc
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=pK82z1s1PLc
Wallah he sounds like someone from hackney East London.
"Alhamdullah we on diss ummah tingz, we set up artilleries and merked dem kuffar wastemans."
Twats. Hope the "light that falls on them" ends up being a kh-23 missile.
Rubber Dinghy Rapids Bro....
They're surrounding Kobane as we speak, 40 tanks and a few thousand men have somehow encircled the city. This is going to be a tough few days to take.
ISIS have completely failed in their offensive of Kobane. They claimed that they'll be celebrating Eid in Kobane, but they didn't even get close to it. They've retreated from their positions and villages near the city.
They'll probably focus elsewhere now.
Sounds like that individual was oppressed in the UK
The tribes tried to betray isis but they got forgiven at the end. I thought they'd kill them or something like that tbh
I find this Kurdish-Israeli love-in very much amusing. Especially as the Kurds remain oblivious to the fact that what the Palestinians are currently having to endure is very similar to the historical Kurdish plight. Wonder if we'd feel the same way towards our cuddly Zionist cousins if it was the British Mandate of Kurdistan which was their chosen land.
I also don't understand the 'common enemy' argument either. The Arabs? Saddam is dead, his Ba'athi aides are all dead or in jail. Iraq is in tatters, Syria is in tatters, Jordan is just one glorified retirement home for terrorists whereas the Gulf States are too busy investing in Wahabi extremists, Skyscrapers and corrupt World Cup bids. Lucky for us the Arabs don't care for the Kurds and have a lot more pressing issues on their plate. Ironically enough the only sincere enemy for the Kurdish people is Turkey - and they're pretty close buds with the Israelis, so Kurdistan would find itself as Bibi describes it - in an 'alliance of moderation' with the same people who've terrorised them for centuries. But hey anything to antagonise those pesky, malevolent Arabs eh?
Oh and closer ties with the US. Remember when the Yanks told you to start an uprising against Saddam and that they'd back you? And remember them coming good on their promise and coming to your rescue when Saddam responded by murdering thousands of Kurds in retaliation? Yeah me neither.
Are they?
Zumar, a district around Mosul, has fallen to ISIS. Peshmerga retreated from their positions. This has all happened today, no clear idea as to why it has happened but it seems that the Iraqi army have bombed the area to aid peshmerga, killing scores of ISIS.
Peshmerga believe they can handle the situation, but according to some reports there are PKK in the region to defend if necessary.
Peshmerga believe they can handle the situation, but according to some reports there are PKK in the region to defend if necessary.
Im sure israeli air force will help ISIS in syria to even it out.
Peshmerga and IAF are coordinating a ground and air attack as of 14:52 HRS. Peshmerga Forces bombing ISIS with heavy artillery.
Pesh withdrew [from Zummar and other position] so that IAF could target ISIS positions. This seems to make a lot of sense and it's what a lot of reports are saying.
Peshmerga will probably retake Zummar after IAF bombings.
EDIT: 3 Peshmerga brigades are now inside Zummar town.
Pesh withdrew [from Zummar and other position] so that IAF could target ISIS positions. This seems to make a lot of sense and it's what a lot of reports are saying.
Peshmerga will probably retake Zummar after IAF bombings.
EDIT: 3 Peshmerga brigades are now inside Zummar town.
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How am I know to know how he was treated in the UK? I'm talking about the threat Iraq faces from foreign jihadists, not indigenous oppressed people.
I can see what you're trying to do but your conjecture there is a poor effort really.
That's just south of the Kurdistan border is it ?
Mind blowing!
Where are you following all this?
Suli really has got hard on for Peshmarga.Kurdish news channels + journalists from Kurdistan area and the like. The usual reliable sources from twitter also.
lol what
40km SW of Dohuk.
Its in Ninewa or Dahuk province ?
I don't know much about the area pal, I'm going off what the news channels are telling me.
I've lost count of amount of times you've mentioned and bigging up 'Peshmerga' in this thread. lol.
Gotcha. I was in Mosul a few years ago and recall driving 10-15 minutes north and I was suddenly in Kurdistan. Was just curious if ISIS are making incursions onto Kurdish territory or if its a part of northern Mosul.
If you were a Kurd you'd understand the enamorment towards the Peshmerga. They've essentially been the reason why Kurds enjoy their self-autonomy.
It's on the outskirts of Mosul, not that close to KRG border. Would be a huge issue if they got anywhere near the border.
Shall I big up ISIS instead? Or would you prefer if I big up the Iraqi army?
Well I find it interesting that you hate or criticize America more than the terrorists when you don't have 100% proof.
Ah now that makes sense. I didn't knew in detail about them, just that they were linked to Kurds in someway.
Don't make much difference really - one is a terrorist hiding behind a beard and Islam mask, the other is a terrorist but in a suit. As for proof, I have lived it and I have seen it..
Operation underway to completely control Zumar and it's outskirts. YPG and peshmerga joint operation aided by IAF bombing in the day.
Heavy weaponry and back up have been sent to the area. Estimates of 200 ISIS already killed by joint Kurdish forces tonight.
Heavy weaponry and back up have been sent to the area. Estimates of 200 ISIS already killed by joint Kurdish forces tonight.
Everytime you mention the IAF I keep thinking you're referring to the Israeli Air Force, lolwut.