Reuters: Iraqi offensive to dislodge Islamic State from Tikrit appears to stall
(Reuters) - The offensive to retake Tikrit appeared to stall on Friday, two days after Iraqi security forces and mainly Shi'ite militia pushed into Saddam Hussein's home city in their biggest offensive yet against the militants.
A source in the Salahuddin Operations Command said Iraqi forces would not move forward until reinforcements reached Tikrit, of which Islamic State still holds around half.
Using guerrilla warfare tactics, the militants have turned the city into a labyrinth of home-made bombs and booby-trapped buildings, and are using snipers to halt their progress.
WNU Editor: It appears that this is not going to be the quick victory that Iraqi and Iranian officials were hoping for.
More News On The Battle For Tikrit
Islamic State conflict: Iraqi forces 'push into Tikrit' -- BBC
Iraqi forces push toward center of city held by ISIS -- CBS News
Iraqi forces, Shiite militias in final push to retake Tikrit -- France 24
Last Stand For IS Fighters In Tikrit Battle -- SKY News
'Islamic State' prepares for last stand in Tikrit -- Deutsche Welle
U.S. watching Tikrit blazes with concern as Iraqi fighters advance -- Reuters
Tikrit offensive vital in reversing Islamic State gains in Iraq and Syria, analysts say -- Washington Times
A Balancing Act as Iraq Claims Gains in Tikrit -- Tikrit
Shiite ‘Soldiers of God’ Color Tikrit Battle -- WSJ
As Battle in Iraq Against ISIS Broadens, So Do Backstage Moves -- Anne Barnard, WSJ
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