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Posted: 14 Dec 2016 08:07 PM PST
As the Islamic State has taken the ancient city of Palmyra and
battle rages on in the outskirts for T4 military air base, two Islamic
Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officers have been announced killed in
Palmyra. IRGC-backed Fatemiyoun Division have fought in the area, augmenting
Syrian forces backed by Russian air power.
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Posted: 14 Dec 2016 09:14 AM PST
The US has killed or captured approximately 250 al Qaeda and al
Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent leaders and members in Afghanistan in 2016.
US officials have downplayed the extent of al Qaeda's presence in the country
for years. After the raids this year, US intelligence should prepare a fresh
assessment.
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