U.S. Gen. leading coalition sees momentum in IS fight

Name: U.S. Gen. leading coalition sees momentum in IS fight
Uploaded: 2015-03-05T00:37:13Z
Duration: P487S
Description: American warplanes are staying out of Iraq’s offensive against Tikrit, instead targeting Islamic State militants elsewhere. Judy Woodruff talks to retired Gen. John Allen, special presidential envoy to the coalition fighting the Islamic State, about how the U.S. is supporting the Iraqi-led effort, concern about sectarian retribution, the of role Iran and stemming the flow of foreign fighters.

Clip: 03/04/2015 | 8m 7s

American warplanes are staying out of Iraq’s offensive against Tikrit, instead targeting Islamic State militants elsewhere. Judy Woodruff talks to retired Gen. John Allen, special presidential envoy to the coalition fighting the Islamic State, about how the U.S. is supporting the Iraqi-led effort, concern about sectarian retribution, the of role Iran and stemming the flow of foreign fighters.

Aired: 03/04/15

Rating: NR

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U.S. Gen. leading coalition sees momentum in IS fight

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