A conversation with the general running the war against ISIS

By Peter Bergen, CNN National Security Analyst

Updated 2114 GMT (0514 HKT) October 30, 2016

Members of the Iraqi federal police wave the country's flag as they celebrate in the Old City of Mosul on July 9, 2017. <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/09/middleeast/iraq-mosul-victory-claimed/index.html" target="_blank">Iraq declared victory against ISIS forces in Mosul </a>after a grueling monthslong campaign. The battle to reclaim Mosul, the last major ISIS stronghold in Iraq, has been underway since fall 2016.
Photos: Mosul: Iraqi-led forces push into key city
Members of the Iraqi federal police wave the country's flag as they celebrate in the Old City of Mosul on July 9, 2017. Iraq declared victory against ISIS forces in Mosul after a grueling monthslong campaign. The battle to reclaim Mosul, the last major ISIS stronghold in Iraq, has been underway since fall 2016.
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This injured girl was found by Iraqi forces as they <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/29/middleeast/iraq-mosul-fighting/index.html" target="_blank">advanced against ISIS militants</a> in the Old City of Mosul on Monday, July 3. She was carried away for medical assistance.
Photos: Mosul: Iraqi-led forces push into key city
This injured girl was found by Iraqi forces as they advanced against ISIS militants in the Old City of Mosul on Monday, July 3. She was carried away for medical assistance.
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A suspected ISIS fighter is held in a basement while Iraqi forces continue to push for control of the Old City of Mosul on Monday, July 3.
Photos: Mosul: Iraqi-led forces push into key city