Iraqi official: Security forces launch final phase of Tikrit ground assault after airstrikes

By Associated Press

March 26, 2015 — 7:00am

TIKRIT, Iraq — Iraqi official: Security forces launch final phase of Tikrit ground assault after airstrikes.

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