Just wrote up an analysis of the successful clearing of Tikrit. Exposed internal and external divisions within Iraq. 1st it showed that while IS tactics can delay an offensive they don't have the manpower to stop government forces. 2nd the rivalry between Iran and the US for influence in Iraq was in full play in the operation. Iran wanted to be the sole power behind the campaign and did not want US involvement. Baghdad ended up asking for US support. 3rd it showed that some Hashd forces are not under govt control as they burned homes and looted. That caused an uproar within the political class and religious establishment in Najaf and was luckily brought under control. Read the full article here.