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Sectarian Tensions Rise as Iraq Takes Fight Against IS Into Sunni Heartland

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Iraqi government forces are trying to push out Islamic State (IS) fighters from the vast Sunni heartland of Anbar province. They likely will have to fight without the Iran-backed Shi'ite militias who have proved crucial in the progress made so far against IS in Iraq. There are growing concerns about sectarian violence and revenge attacks — with Tehran’s role in the conflict under the spotlight. Government forces are battling IS militants around the city of Ramadi in Anbar...

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