U.S. President Barack Obama says steady progress is being made as Iraqi and Kurdish forces move into Mosul.
On the second day of military operations, Iraqi forces reportedly took control of a majority-Christian town, as Kurdish fighters reported tunnels and suicide car bomb attacks in retaliation by forces with the Islamic State.
During a Rose Garden press conference with the Italian Prime Minister, President Obama told reporters he sees steady progress.
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The U.S. has been clear that it is supporting the Iraqi plans to retake Mosul, but not leading the process.
U.S. President Barack Obama.
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OUT: ...top priority."
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Mosul is Iraq's second largest city and U.S. President Barack Obama says there are plans and resources in place to help the estimated 1 million civilians caught in the crossfire.
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OUT: ...military plans."
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