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Islamic State blunted by U.S. efforts, says Pentagon

Clip: 03/04/2015 | 2m 25s

On Monday, Iraq launched an operation to retake Tikrit, its biggest offensive yet against the Islamic State militants who have controlled portions of Syria and Iraq since last summer. A dozen nations have launched thousands of airstrikes against the group, allowing Iraq's military to slowly retake a little of what it lost. Judy Woodruff reports.

Aired: 03/04/15

Expired: 04/03/15

Rating: NR

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