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The Battle of Tikrit was a March 2015 Iraqi offensive against the Islamic State, also known as ISIS, to recapture the city of Tikrit. Iraqi government forces operated alongside Popular Mobilization Units during the campaign, which followed the group’s seizure of the city in 2014. Iraqi forces regained control after fighting around the city, making the operation an early example of an organized attempt to reverse Islamic State territorial control in Iraq.
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What was the Battle of Tikrit about?
The Battle of Tikrit was an Iraqi offensive in March 2015 to recapture Tikrit from the Islamic State, also called ISIS. The city had been seized by ISIS in 2014.
Who fought in the Battle of Tikrit?
Iraqi government forces fought alongside Popular Mobilization Units during the campaign. The operation was directed against Islamic State forces holding the city.
Why was Tikrit strategically important in 2015?
Tikrit was a major city in Salah al-Din Governorate and was associated with former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein. Recapturing it was an important Iraqi military objective before later operations against ISIS elsewhere.
Did the Battle of Tikrit happen during the Iraq War against ISIS?
Yes. It formed part of Iraq's broader 2015 campaign against ISIS after the group's rapid territorial gains in 2014.
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