Middle East expert says Iraqi army gains against ISIL ruin US plan

‘The recent gains achieved by the Iraqi army against ISIL have ruined the United States’ plan to stay in Iraq, says an expert, Press TV reports.

Zayd al-Isa, a Middle East expert from London, said in an interview with Press TV that the Iraqi army gains “are highly substantial and significant.”

“It is important to mention that those gains are actually being achieved single-handedly by the Iraqi forces and the volunteer forces, which make up the backbone of the Iraqi security forces,” he stated.’

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