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Iraq kicks off historic Fallujah operation against Islamic State

Iraqi security forces launched a military operation in Fallujah, the Islamic State's last major stronghold in Anbar province; if the operation succeeds, it will deal a serious blow to the extremist organization.

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Vehicles of the Iraqi security forces are seen on the outskirts of Fallujah, May 23, 2016. — REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

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