In 2006, USMC Gen. James Mattis said,”If Ar Ramadi falls, all of Al Anbar Province will fall as well.” True then. True now.
Things happening quickly now.
Twitter reports that the 8th Brigade is “overrun”, with fighting reported inside the complex.
Iraqi premier: Don’t abandon Anbar to Islamic State group
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/a98067331bb14fcbb3808d593de88662/suicide-car-bombs-kill-10-iraqi-troops-besieged-ramadi
The Premier went on Iraqi TV to order Government troops to hold their positions.
And also this:
Iraq Asks for Immediate Military Support from US to Save Anbar
http://www.basnews.com/en/news/2015/05/17/iraq-asks-for-immediate-military-support-from-us-to-save-anbar/