Militants declare Islamic state extending from Syria to Iran . Iraq 's government is touting its efforts to capture Saddam Hussein 's throne . But some residents tell us a different story : ` ` There are no Iraqi ##s here '' Iraqi government forces were routed by ISIS forces earlier this month .
Militants declare Islamic state extending from Syria to Iraq . Iraq 's government is touting its offensive to recapture Saddam Hussein 's hometown . But some residents tell CNN a different story : `` There are no Iraqi troops here '' Iraqi security forces were routed by ISIS fighters earlier this month .