Tikrit First News Today

At the heritage foundation. let me ask you first, is this a turn of events? how would you characterize this? how big is this in the fight against isis? >> its an important step. i wouldnt say its turned any great corners. if youre going to liberate mosul, you have to go through tikrit first. its a great first step. hopefully it would prove to work itself out, but theres still a lot of iffyness about this. steve clemmons is this a sign the strategy is working, that coalition forces can defeat i...

Mosul. if they break the back of isis = in mosul, they will restore the integrity of their country. if they cant well see sovereignty with isis. >> and the battle for mosul would be taking place. and this is a surprise. does this give them the advantage and element of surprise? >> that is a great question. >> you can see the beautiful ruse that cent comconvincing isis they are are going to attack mosul next and they didnt know iraqis intended to attack tikrit first. what is important is a victor...