BBC NewsIS conflict: Iraq launches ground offensive in Tal AfarBBC NewsIraqi ground forces have begun an operation to retake Tal Afar, one of the last cities in the country held by the Islamic State group, officials say. In a televised speech announcing the offensive overnight, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said the ...Iraqi forces launch fresh assault on one of the few remaining ISIS strongholdsWashington PostIraqi forces start offensive to take back IS-held city of Tal AfarAOLPM: Iraqi forces begin operation to retake Tal Afar from ISWHIOIndependent.ie -Aljazeera.com -ITV News -Deutsche Welleall 373 news articles »