Iraq Defense Ministry: 25 Al Qaeda Militants Killed in Air Strike

On the brink of civil war again?

Reason Staff | 1.7.2014 2:40 PM

Iraq's defense ministry spokesman says a government airstrike has killed 25 al-Qaida militants in a besieged province west of Baghdad.

Tuesday's strike comes amid fierce clashes between Iraqi special forces and insurgents in a battle for control of the cities of Fallujah and Ramadi in Sunni-dominated Anbar province.

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Iraq Defense Ministry: 25 Al Qaeda Militants Killed in Air Strike

On the brink of civil war again?

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