A major offensive by Iraqi forces to retake acre was launched just over a week ago . Iraqi forces are advancing toward the outskirts of Tikrit . ISIL has launched a major assault on the city of Ramadi , an Iraqi says .
A major offensive by Iraqi forces to retake Tikrit was launched just over a week ago . ISIS forces are retreating toward the center of Tikrit . ISIS has launched a major assault on the city of Ramadi , an official says .