Trump called “numbered” the days of the “Islamic state” in Iraq and Syria
The US President Donald trump said that he would seek “the total destruction” banned terrorist group “Islamic state”. It is reported by the Washington Examiner, citing a statement by the President.
In a statement released by the US head of state congratulated Iraq with the liberation of Mosul from the militants. “Victory in Mosul suggests that the days of ISIS in Iraq and Syria are numbered,” said trump.
In addition, U.S. Secretary Rex Tillerson called the victory of Iraqi forces in Mosul, “an important milestone” in the fight against the extremist group, said in a statement published on the website of the US state Department. In addition, the head of the state Department expressed condolences to the families of those killed during the operation. “The United States and our partners will work with Iraq and the UN to stabilize the situation in the liberated areas,” — said in the message.
Also the head of state expressed confidence that now have “more work” for the complete defeat of “enemies.”
Commander of the Armed forces of Iraq, Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi announced the complete liberation of Mosul from the terrorists on 9 July. According to the head of the Federal police of Iraq Raed GEODATA, in fighting for the old city was eliminated more than a thousand Islamic state terrorists.
Mosul is one of the largest cities in Iraq, before the city was considered the “capital” of the Iraqi part of ISIS. The operation to free him began in October 2016.