The Mosul battle is hitting a tougher phase

Jamie McIntyre, washingtonexaminer.com

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The Pentagon said it will meet next Tuesday’s deadline to submit a new, improved strategy for defeating ISIS around the world. President Trump signed an executive order Jan. 28 calling for “a comprehensive strategy and plans for the defeat of ISIS,” along with recommendations to change the rules of engagement to take the gloves off, and including options for “public diplomacy, information operations, and cyber strategies.” ...