Iraq forces hold 60% of east Mosul, draw U.S. praise, face close-quarters fight west of Tigris

Iraqi forces gather in the Al-Intisar area in eastern Mosul after recapturing it in an ongoing military operation against Islamic State group jihadis, on Sunday. Iraqi forces have retaken more than 60 percent of eastern Mosul from the Islamic State group since the battle for the city began in mid-October, a top commander said.