Assessments

The Battle for Tikrit Enters its Final Hour

Reinvigorated by U.S.-led coalition airstrikes, Baghdad's forces begin the final clearance of the remaining Islamic State positions in the city.

The Battle for Tikrit Enters Its Final Hour

Editor&#39;s Note:&nbsp;The following report consolidates some of Stratfor&#39;s most recent analyses on the Tikrit offensive, updated in reverse chronological order. For an overview of the offensive itself, read our foundational analysis;&nbsp;<a href="/article/battle-tikrit-reveals-deeper-truths" class="connectedContentTrigger" data-nid="268510" type="Assessments" title="The Battle for Tikrit Reveals Deeper Truths" data-timestamp="1425595762">the battle for Tikrit reveals deeper truths</a>. For a comprehensive review of the operation,&nbsp;<a href="/article/lessons-learned-battle-tikrit" class="connectedContentTrigger" data-nid="268598" type="Assessments" title="Lessons Learned From the Battle of Tikrit" data-timestamp="1428657248">lessons learned from the battle of Tikrit</a>&nbsp;covers the matter in detail.&nbsp;

ASSESSMENTS

The Battle for Tikrit Enters Its Final Hour

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