We 're now calling ourselves the Islamic State , the group known as ISIL proclaims Sunday . Iraqi Army launches offensive to retake Tikrit ; residents ask so where are the troops ? Shiite militants joined by Turkmen fighters fight ISIS south of oil - rich Kirkuk . A video posted on YouTube appears to support her assertion . Kurdish fighters battle ISIS little more than 100 miles north of Baghdad .
We 're now calling ourselves the Islamic State , the group known as ISIL proclaims Sunday . Iraqi Army launches offensive to retake Tikrit ; residents ask so where are the troops ? Shiite militants joined by Turkmen fighters fight ISIS south of oil - rich Kirkuk . Kurdish fighters battle ISIS little more than 100 miles north of Baghdad .