Iraqi Shi'ite militias say offensive toward Tal Afar started

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iranian-backed Iraqi Shi'ite paramilitary groups said they started an offensive on Saturday against Islamic State positions west of Mosul, assisting in a campaign to take back the city.

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