WATCH: New Iraqi F-16 Fighter Jets Preparing For Battle of Mosul

Wed Aug 10, 2016 15:01:17

Iraq receives a batch of four F-16 fighter jets from the United States worth $65 million each.

Iraq Air Force Commander Lieutenant General Anwar Hamad Amin said to Reuters "The arrival of four   F-16 jets at this time is very important as we are in the last phase of fighting against Daesh (Islamic State, ISIS, ISIL and IS). These planes will take part in the few coming days in the fight against Daesh and we will prepare them for the final battle in the city of Mosul.

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