And hopes and aspirations of peace in the middle east. We begin this hour in ramadi, iraq, where iraqi forces and i. S. I. L. Are engaged in strategic battles. I. S. I. L. Has controlled the area for most of the last year. But in recent days iraqi forces with u. S. Air support have begun to gain ground. It is a tough fight made even more dangerous with the hundreds of bombs i. S. I. L. Has left in booby trapped buildings, bridges and roadways. Gerald tan has the story. As the days go on, iraqi forces trying to retake ramadi have made a sobering admission, it will take time. I. S. I. L. Has been in control of the area since may. Troops have gone street by street towards the center. Morale is high, we are now in tameen district and god willing we will liberate the remaining part of ramadi. Reporter iraqi intelligence says there are only a few i. S. I. L. Forces left, but they have proved to be a considerable foe. Slowing down advancing troops but it hasnt stopped them. Following the libe
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