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Mattis, Dunford, McGurk Cite Coalition Progress to Annihilate ISIS

By Jim GaramoneDoD News, Defense Media Activity

 

 

 

WASHINGTON, May 19, 2017 — The U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria will continue to build on the progress made to date to accelerate the campaign to annihilate the vicious group wherever it tries to form, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said during a Pentagon briefing today.

 
Defense Secretary James Mattis informally speaks to the media before holding a press briefing at the Pentagon to update the media on the campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, May 19, 2017. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique A. Pineiro
Defense Secretary James Mattis informally speaks to the media before holding a press briefing at the Pentagon to update the media on the campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, May 19, 2017. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique A. Pineiro

 

Mattis was accompanied by Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The terror group seemed to appear from nowhere two years ago and swept across Syria and Iraq, causing death and destruction wherever it touched. ISIS affiliates formed in Afghanistan and North Africa. And swarms of foreign fighters sought to reach Raqqa, Syria, the terror group’s self-styled capital.

The United States is leading the campaign to defeat the terror group, and crush the idea that ISIS is invincible.

Taking the Fight to ISIS

“Thanks to the leadership and authorities granted by President (Donald J.) Trump, thanks to the spirit of dozens of nations committed to this fight, thanks to the nations whose troops have gone toe-to-toe with this terrorist group … we have retaken over 55 percent of ISIS territory there in the core,” Mattis said. “Over four million people have been liberated. And not one inch of territory seized from ISIS has been … recaptured by them.”

Soon after taking office in January, Trump ordered a review of the effort against ISIS. Two changes came from that review: Delegation of authority to lower command levels, and the president directed a tactical shift from shoving ISIS out of safe locations in an attrition fight to surrounding the enemy in their strongholds, so we can annihilate ISIS,” Mattis said.

“The intent,” he said, “is to prevent the return home of escaped foreign fighters.”

 
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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis updated reporters about the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria at the Pentagon, May 19, 2017.

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All this was done with no change to the rules of engagement or changes in protecting innocent civilians caught in the fighting.

It’s truly an international effort against the brutal group, Mattis said.

“Since this began in 2014, the coalition has strengthened and expanded,” the secretary said.

There are now 68 members in the counter-ISIS coalition, Mattis said. Those nations and affiliated organizations are sharing intelligence, providing troops and funds for combat and for the post-combat recovery. A total of 26 nations contribute more than 4,000 non-U.S. troops on the ground and in the air.

“Our recent coalition meetings in Brussels, Copenhagen and elsewhere reflect an energized campaign among contributing nations partnering with, of course, the Iraqi security forces in Iraq and the counter-ISIS forces in Syria,” Mattis said.

This effort has “reduced ISIS-held territory, limited their freedom of movement, destroyed a great deal of their leadership, reduced the flow of foreign fighters into and from the region, diminished their financial resources and, I think, perhaps most importantly, we’ve undermined the credibility of their narrative that there is a physical caliphate in Iraq and Syria,” Dunford said.

Counter-ISIS Campaign in Iraq

In Iraq, U.S. and coalition forces provide equipment and intelligence to Iraqi security forces, the chairman said. Coalition pilots bomb ISIS targets and coalition advisors work with Iraqi leaders on the campaign. But it is the Iraqis paying most of the cost, the general said.

“In Mosul alone, they’ve suffered approximately 980 killed and over 6,000 wounded,” Dunford said of Iraqi losses in the fight against ISIS.

However, the Iraqi forces have gotten much better and far more competent, the chairman said.

“Just as an aside, in addition to the competence that they’ve demonstrated Mosul, and the sacrifice, the one thing I’ve seen over time, in the 15 months I've been back and forth visiting in Iraq, in this particular assignment, is the confidence of the Iraqi leadership,” Dunford said. “Compare the fall of 2015 to today, it’s very clear … who is in charge, and the level of confidence of the commanders in their ability to lead and in their soldiers’ ability to fight is remarkably different than it was a short time ago.”

 
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Iraqi troops have gained confidence in the battle against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters at the Pentagon, May 19, 2017.

 
 
VIDEO | 00:34 | Dunford Updates Press on ISIS

 

In Syria, working with Turkey and partnered forces, the coalition has sealed the Turkish-Syrian border, stemming the flow of foreign fighters, weapons and money to ISIS, Dunford said. The general said at its peak there were about 1,500 foreign fighters crossing that border each month. That has dropped to less than 100 today, he said.

And Syrian Democratic Forces are isolating Raqqa -- the center of ISIS.

“We're also taking the fight to ISIS outside of Iraq and Syria, attacking their affiliates and any groups that claim allegiance,” Dunford said. “ISIS is a transregional threat, and we have a global approach.”

The chairman told reporters he is working to expand the already huge coalition against ISIS. “I'm working very closely with more than 60 of my counterparts to expand the coalition that we have in dealing with ISIS, and our priority clearly is to prevent attacks against the homeland,” he said. “Our strategic approach is to cut the connectivity between ISIS affiliates and associates, and that's specifically the foreign fighter flow, their illicit resources and their message.”

The effort is more than a military effort -- it is a whole of government approach, and Brett McGurk, the president’s special envoy, said this is “enabling an anaconda-like approach to suffocate ISIS of its territory, finances, propaganda and ability to move foreign fighters.”

This cooperation has enabled closer political coordination between local, regional and national governments to help return people to their homes after the battles are won through an innovative post-conflict approach based on empowering people at the local level to restore life to their communities, McGurk said. The effort is being led by Germany, Italy, France, the United Arab Emirates, Norway, the United Kingdom and other key contributors.

The initial focus on de-mining key facilities is a critical coalition focus. “Iraqis, trained by our coalition supporting demining, have now cleared 34 tons of explosive material,” he said.

In Iraq, 1.7 million Iraqis are now back in their homes, McGurk said.

“That record is historically unprecedented in a conflict of this nature, and we give tremendous credit to the government of Iraq and local leaders who have worked cooperatively to stabilize local areas and return local populations,” he said. “To date in Mosul, 116,000 displaced civilians have returned, 250,000 boys and girls are back in school and we're working to ensure that these trend lines continue.”

McGurk said the coalition will attempt to use the same model in Raqqa with local leaders planning for “the day after ISIS.”

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  • yota691 changed the title to US Secretary of Defense: Trump ordered to step up operations against the "Daesh"

US Secretary of Defense: Trump ordered to step up operations against the "Daesh"

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Khandan - announced that US Secretary of Defense James Mattis, US President Donald Trump gave orders to the international coalition forces to step up operations against the organization "Daesh" terrorist. 

During a press conference at the Pentagon on Friday, Mattis announced that the new US strategy in the face of "Daesh" requires " the liquidation of armed men and not expelled from the cities and towns." 

The US minister noted the need to fight "Daesh" in all its strongholds, adding that the United States will continue to provide full support to the Iraqi forces in the face of terrorists, as quoted by the channel (RT). 

Mathis also said that the United States , straining to besiege elements "Daesh" in Iraq and Syria to prevent the movement to other countries. 

In Syria , Matisse stressed Washington 's support for the democratic forces of Syria in its efforts to restore the city from the grip of tenderness "Daesh."

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Macgork: the decision to provide Kurdish units with weapons released from Trump

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Khandan - said Brett Macgork US president 's envoy to the international coalition against the organization "Daesh" terrorist, that the decision to provide protection units of the Kurdish people with weapons issued by US President Donald Trump personally. 

Brett said Macgork, US President Donald Trump issued a decision is to provide protection units of the Kurdish people with weapons. 

The US official noted that the decision to grant heavy weapons units to protect the people were not included in the agenda of former US President Barack Obama. 

The US administration has agreed for the first time in the ninth of the month of May of this, to provide protection units of the Kurdish people with weapons. 

The official spokesman of the General Command of the units to protect the people Redor Khalil, described the US decision as positive, and speed up the war against terrorism.

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8 hours ago, 10 YEARS LATER said:

Let the spirit of killing continue until everyone is dead and only Mattis, his pet tortoise Allen & the Good Guys are left standing.

10YL,  Concur & Agree 100%......Kill them all for the atrocities they have committed on innocent people all over the world!!!!!!!!

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19-05-2017 11:09 PM 

 

He attacked the US Defense Secretary, Jim Mathis, on Friday, the Iranian regime, which plays a destabilizing role for stability in Syria, which is experiencing since 2011 a bloody conflict that killed more than 300 thousand people and displaced millions.

Mattis also discussed, at a news conference at the headquarters of the Ministry of Defense 'Pentagon', to the American strike against Iranian militias in Syria supports Syrian President Bashar al - Assad, killing a number of militants. 

He said 'our targeting Syria yesterday was in self - defense and for our troops. Iranian forces supporting Assad towards the area was already Russia that advised her not to go to it .. ', pointing out that the bombing targeted forces' led by Iran' probably. 

The US military has carried out the strike targeting militants who were on their way to the military Tanf base in southern Syria near the border with Iraq and Jordan, which the United States and used by gunmen backed by Washington. 

Said Mathis' was the (strike) is necessary because of its offensive move offensive capabilities of what we believe it forces led by Iran , "he said , adding he was unsure of the presence of Iranian troops on the ground. 

Abizaid and US Secretary of Defense , saying ' the Iranian regime plays an unhelpful role, under Assad Thanks to him the power and operations harmful to the Iranian regime to Syria and destabilizing. " 

As for the war on terror, he said the defense minister said the international coalition, led by the United States, encircling militants Daesh currently in their strongholds before the start of a military campaign to eliminate them to change the tactical methods of warfare. 

Matisse was confirmed, in previous statements in response to a question about whether the raid represents an increase in the role of the United States in the Syrian war, that Washington intends to defend its troops if steps were taken 'aggressive' against it . 

It is noteworthy that the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights had said that the raid destroyed the car and killed eight members of the armed groups that support Assad 's forces in its war against the opposition.

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Washington hails the performance of Iraqi forces in the liberation of Nineveh

   
 

 
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 Trump issued an executive order for its leaders to quickly eliminate the {Daesh}  
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praised US Secretary of Defense James Mattis , the progress achieved by Iraqi forces in the war waged to liberate the city of Mosul from gangs «Daesh» terrorist, stressing that there is no haven for terrorists in the city, reiterated Washington 's support the efforts of the government and Iraqi forces in the war against terrorism, as Mattis declared President Donald Trump issued an executive order of the need to accelerate the pace of the war on «Daesh» and the elimination of its elements and not allow them to return to their countries from combat zones in Iraq and Syria. Said Matisse during a joint news conference with the head of the US Chiefs of Staff , and the envoy of the International Alliance of Iraq and Syria, held the first Friday evening in Washington and published by the US media, and I followed the «morning»: that «the so - called« Caliphate »in Mosul , is under siege and we continue to support Iraqi forces the government of Prime Minister Haider al - Abadi in isolation «Daesh» and its destruction in Iraq »and added that« the tactics have changed , headed by Trump is no longer a haven for the organization «Daesh» terrorist », stressing that it has« restore about 90 percent of the land which was subject to regulation in Iraq there is no longer a haven for him. » He praised US Secretary of Defense efforts by Iraqi forces in the liberation of Nineveh, and said: «life returned to normal in the areas that have been restored from« Daesh »in Iraq». He added that « the Iraqi forces are making a great effort to defeat the terrorist organization and ultimate elimination, and we support these efforts strongly», and pointed Matisse to President Trump administration ordered to launch what he described as « a campaign of genocide» against «Daesh» in Iraq and Syria, pointing out that « this genocide campaign means that encircle the coalition organization «Daesh» sites forces before attacking, so that terrorists can not escape or assemble elsewhere, and prevent them from the transfer of military experience and their faith to European capitals and other ». He said: «President Trump ordered to carry out a tactical change requires moving from the expulsion of the organization« Daesh »outside the safe areas, to surround the enemy in its strongholds to be able to his destruction». Ordered Trump for his part, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff , General Joseph Dunford said at the same press conference that «President Trump issued a directive to accelerate the campaign against« Daesh »terrorist», pointing out that «we Qodhana the ability of the organization to achieve his succession in Iraq and Syria». Dunford pointed out that « the international coalition get rid of the presence of « Daesh »in the border region with Turkey», noting that «there is the confidence of the Iraqi leadership and the ability of the leaders of the region 's control , and this is an amazing and is a great achievement». In turn, confirmed the envoy of the US President of the International Alliance Brett Macgork, the directives issued by President Donald Trump include not to allow the return of the organization «Daesh» to the liberated areas in Iraq, as he pointed to a large military pressure on the organization in the cities of Mosul , the Iraqi - Syrian and tenderness. He said Macgork during a joint press conference in Washington: that « the Iraqi forces and the Peshmerga coordinate together to liberate the areas of« Daesh »and enable people to restore normal life», pointing out that «President Trump 's face not to allow the organization« Daesh » to return to the liberated areas». Macgork added that «there is a significant military pressure on the organization in Mosul and tenderness», adding that «there are areas still under the control of « Daesh »in Iraq, but the end has become close» and added that « the Iraqis got rid of a lot of explosives and cooperation with local authorities in Iraq successful », noting that« local forces and the Iraqi leadership are working tirelessly to restore life to citizens, and many returned to their homes Mnm ». Post «NATO» On the other hand, the Secretary - General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization «NATO» Jens Stoltenberg said that the alliance looking to fight the issue of participation «Daesh» terrorist in Iraq and Syria. He said Stoltenberg told «Bloomberg» Saturday: «NATO has provided support to the international coalition to fight« Daesh », and NATO helps by providing reconnaissance aircraft and through training of Iraqi forces».  He added that « the question of whether NATO can help more than that, as you are required to join NATO international coalition, and become an official member ?, will be discussed this issue at the present time, I expect that decision will be taken very soon». Stoltenberg pointed out that the supporters of the idea argue that, «This will provide a stronger political support, and we can increase coordination with the allies, who are already members of the alliance».
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According to US Deputy Secretary of Defense Agency, John Roth, on Tuesday, that the Pentagon plans to spend $ 1.8 billion in fiscal year 2018 to support local forces in Syria and Iraq.

Washington - Sputnik. Root said at a news conference: "We are asking $ 1.3 billion for training and equipment in Iraq and a half billion to Syria."

 

The fiscal year begins in the United States on 1 October / October, to be approved by both houses of Congress on the draft budget before forwarding it to the President for signature.

Since 2014 the United States launched an operation against militants "Daesh" in Syria and Iraq, helping military advisers in the army and police training in Iraq, and opposition forces in Syria.

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In this photo taken on Tuesday May 23, 2017, provided by the Syrian anti-government activist group, the Hammurabi's Justice News, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows a U.S.-backed anti-government Syrian fighter form Maghaweer al-Thawra stands on a vehicle with heavy automatic machine gun, left, next of an American soldier who also stands on his armored vehicle, right, as they take their position at the Syrian-Iraqi crossing border point of At Tanf, south Syria. (Hammurabi's Justice News via AP) ** FILE **
In this photo taken on Tuesday May 23, 2017, provided by the Syrian anti-government activist group, the Hammurabi’s Justice News, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows a U.S.-backed anti-government Syrian fighter form Maghaweer ... more >
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By Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times - Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Hundreds of Iranian-backed militiamen, fighting alongside government troops loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad, are amassing near a U.S.-training base located near the country’s border with Iraq, the Defense Department confirmed Tuesday.

Pro-Assad fighters supported by Tehran have begun conducting patrols near the southern Syrian town of At Tanf, which is home to a U.S. training camp for moderate Syrian militias battling the Islamic State, said Pentagon spokesman Capt. Jeff Davis.

American commanders and their Russian counterparts, deployed to Syria in support of the Assad regime, have designated At Tanf and the surrounding areas as a deconfliction zone, which bars any interference by any outside forces of coalition operations within the area.


 


“We continue to see massing [of forces] and we are concerned about that,” Capt. Davis told reporters at the Pentagon Tuesday. “These patrols are unacceptable and threaten coalition forces” operating within the deconfliction zones, he said, adding that American forces would defend themselves, should regime troops attempt to breach the zone.

American and coalition aircraft have dropped leaflets onto regime positions near At Tanf, in an effort to encourage those forces to cease their patrols and move away from the zone, Capt. Davis said.

His comments came amid reports that U.S. weapons and vehicles have been shipped to Syrian Kurds, as part of a plan authorized by President Trump to overtly supply U.S. heavy weapons, artillery and tactical vehicles to Kurdish elements battling the Islamic State in Syria.

 
 

 


The Kurdish paramilitaries, under the U.S.-backed umbrella of several Kurdish and Arab paramilitary groups known as Syrian Democratic Forces or SDF, received shipments of small arms and vehicles over the last 24 hours, Reuters reports.

Among the recipients of those weapons deliveries were members of the Kurdish People’s Protection Units, or YPG. The group, which is a key member of the SDF, is the armed wing of the Kurdish Worker’s Party or PKK. The group is responsible for numerous bombings and attacks inside Turkey, prompting Ankara to label the PKK as a terrorist organization.

Earlier this month, American fighters launched an airstrike against a convoy of Iranian paramilitaries who attempted to enter the deconfliction zone near At Tanf. it was the first U.S. airstrike in Syria explicitly targeting forces loyal to the Assad regime.

Initially, U.S. forces identified the convoy as belonging to the Syrian military. A day later, Defense Secretary James Mattis confirmed the target of the airstrike to be “Iranian-directed troops” during a May 19 press conference.

Coalition officials initially tried to stem the advance of the Iranian convoy with a series of warning shots and U.S. aircraft carrying out a low flyover above the convoy in a show of force. Coalition forces even reached out to Russian counterparts, via the standing deconfliction channel between the two militaries, in order to halt the Iranian force advancing into the zone, command officials say.

In the end, U.S. fighters were forced to engage the Iranian force by launching airstrikes against the convoy.

Capt. Davis on Tuesday declined to comment on whether the roving patrols near At Tanf were either directed by elements of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps or whether they were affiliated with Hezbollah, the terrorist organization sponsored by Tehran.

Both organizations have fought alongside regime forces to retake territory from rebel groups battling to overthrow the regime for the last six years. Earlier this year, with the support of a blistering Russian aerial assault, Iranian and regime forces were able to retake the rebel stronghold of Aleppo, which had been under opposition control for four years.

Tehran’s interference in Syria and its support for the Assad regime has only served to extend the country’s bloody civil war, Mr. Mattis said earlier this month.

“Iran’s activities have not been helpful … extending a war that should have been done years ago,” the Pentagon chief said at the time.

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Yota Thanks,  DV,  Iran is not that stupid to test the U.S.A.   However, If they do then they will feel the full force of our military and possibly the MOAB for extra icing on the cake.   President DJT & SEC DEF Mattis will take action guaranteed 100%.

 

GO USA!!!!!!

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Iran says IMIS to fight Trump, Arabs

June 01 2017 12:26 AM
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Iran's Defense Minister Hussein Dehqan said Wednesday his country would depend on its militias to combat what he named foreign plots to disturb the Shiite country's security in reference to US President Donald Trump's threats. 

Dehqan warned the Iran-allied militias would attack all countries aligned with the newly-proposed US-Arab-Islamic coalition.

On May 21, Trump as well as more than 40 Arab and Islamic leaders agreed to isolate Iran and fight its terrorism.  


Dehqan's statements came in Dezful city and were quoted by many Iranian media outlets.  

Iran's foreign policy has not changed despite international pressure and the re-election of moderate President Hassan Rouhani, according to analysts. 

Iran has deployed hundreds of Shia militias in Arab nations, most notably Iraq, Syria and Yemen. 

 

http://www.thebaghdadpost.com/en/story/11402/Iran-says-IMIS-to-fight-Trump-Arabs

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