Iraqi forces advance in Mosul's Jawasaq neighbourhood Iraqi forces advance through Mosul's Jawasaq neighbourhood Monday as part of the offensive to retake the area from Islamic State (IS) group fighters. That day, Iraqi forces battling the Islamic State group in west Mosul reached the city's southernmost bridge, a key step in efforts to defeat the jihadists in their stronghold, a spokesman said. IMAGESATTN CLIENTS: IMAGES OF A DEAD BODY