ISIS attacks surge in Iraq amid debate on US troop levels

June 11, 2020 8:32 AM

MAKESHIFA, IRAQ (NYTIMES) - The assailants came at dusk, creeping on foot through the dusty palm groves near the Tigris River, armed only with a rocket-propelled grenade, a light machine gun and Kalashnikovs. They had laid roadside bombs to kill anyone who rushed to help the unsuspecting local guards, who were in their sights.

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The Straits Times World News