Shock in Kurdistan region of Iraq as Kirkuk falls to Iraqi forces

As US expresses concern, Iraqi forces launch major attack alongside Iranian-backed militias to take city run by Kurdistan Regional Government.

Volunteers and Peshmerga forces carry their weapons north of Kirkuk, Iraq October 16, 2017.

Volunteers and Peshmerga forces carry their weapons north of Kirkuk, Iraq October 16, 2017.

(photo credit: REUTERS)

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

OCTOBER 17, 2017 09:49

Updated: OCTOBER 17, 2017 16:56

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