U.S. defense secretary Chuck Hagel : Iraqi forces are in `` full control '' of Baghdad . There 's been `` some progress '' driving back ISIS from Syria 's Kobani , Hagel adds . A U.S. Central Command official said Saturday there are `` pockets '' of the militant group 's fighters around the capital , but `` no imminent threat of an effective ISIL offensive . '' Officials : `` Very bad '' now in Anbar province near Baghdad , call for U.S. military 's help . The Iraqis have made significant gains against the militants and they're making steady advances on Mosul city itself.
U.S. defense secretary Chuck Hagel : Iraqi forces are in `` full control '' of Baghdad . There 's been `` some progress '' driving back ISIS from Syria 's Kobani , Hagel adds . Officials : `` Very bad '' now in Anbar province near Baghdad , call for U.S. military 's help . The Iraqis have made significant gains against the militants and they're making steady advances on Mosul city itself.