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Islamist militants in Iraq have seized two new towns, widening their control after threatening to move on Baghdad. The Sunni-led Islamists advanced into Saadiya and Jalawla in Diyala province and surrounding areas as security forces abandoned their posts. The U.S. says it is looking at "all options", including military action, to help Iraq fight the insurgency.
Background:
Iraq conflict: ISIS militants seize new towns [BBC]
Insurgents take two more Iraqi towns, Obama threatens air strikes [Reuters]
