Official said that U.S. wanted the Iraqis to launch the offensive in the city of Mosul in April or May . Defense Secretary Dempsey admitted on Tuesday that the information should n't have been 'blurted out to the press ' An offensive now expected to begin later in the year with Iraq 's security forces requiring more time for U.S.-organized training . Widely known for months that offensive is in the planning stages and will likely mark a decisive moment in the campaign to dislodge ISIS from Iraq .
Official said that U.S. wanted the Iraqis to launch the offensive in the city of Mosul in April or May . Defense Secretary Ash Carter admitted on Tuesday that the information should n't have been 'blurted out to the press ' An offensive now expected to begin later in the year with Iraq 's security forces requiring more time for U.S.-organized training . Widely known for months that offensive is in the planning stages and will likely mark a decisive moment in the campaign to dislodge ISIS from Iraq .