Iraqi security forces are preparing for a major attack to retake Fallujah

Iraqi security forces are preparing for a major attack on Fallujah to retake the city from al-Qaeda-linked militants.

A security official says Special Forces have conducted operations in the city. The army has also been deployed around Fallujah ahead of the operation to provide residents with a safe passage. Earlier, a senior military commander said it will take Iraqi forces up to three days to fully dislodge al-Qaeda-linked militants from the two cities in the western Anbar province.

Iraqi security forces have been combating al-Qaeda-linked insurgents in the western Anbar province in recent days. The fighting has killed many from both sides.

PressTV

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