Iraqi forces in battle for strategic town

Ameriya, in Anbar, a top priority for military as its fall would give ISIL fighters access to Baghdad’s main airport.

Iraqi government forces are fighters a crucial battle to stop ISIL fighters from reaching the strategic town of Ameriya in Anbar province. Ameriya is a top priority as its fall would give the group access to Baghdad’s main airport.

Al Jazeera’s Imran Khan reports from Baghdad.

Source: Al Jazeera