Nov. 17 (UPI) -- The Iraqi army said Friday it's retaken the town of Rawa, the last Islamic State stronghold in the country.
Rawa, located just 70 miles from the Syrian border, was surrounded by Iraqi forces for several weeks as they conquered the nearby towns of Qaim and Ana. With support from local militias and airstrikes by a U.S.-led coalition, forces entered Rawa Friday to little resistance, Iraqi commanders said.