Iraq's PM Arrives in Mosul, Declares Victory Over ISIS

With only a few hundred ISIS fighters left (who have said they will fight to the death), Prime Minister al-Abadi arrived Sunday to congratulate his army in winning the city, now significantly deserted and smashed by explosives after 9 months of combat.

Although ISIS as a unified force in Mosul is defeated, there will be ongoing troubles with sleeper cells and suicide bombings. The army also still has to clear out the city of booby-trap explosives left by the extremist military organization.

ISIS still holds smaller cities to the south of Mosul, and the battle for these parts of Iraq will continue. Also, the US-led coalition continues to fight the group in Raqqa, Syria.

Refugee Situation in Syria Has Reversed

According to the UN, around half a million Syrians have returned to their homes year.

The Syrian government has re-established control of many areas of Syria in recent months.

Iran's Capital - Bombing Kills 13

ISIS claimed responsibility for the bombing, but they claim lots of attacks.

Gunmen, some reportedly dressed as women, but also wearing suicide vests, attacked the Tehran parliament building with guns. A standoff with police lasted hours.

6 attackers were killed, 5 arrested.

If ISIS was indeed responsible, it would be the first time their Sunni extremist group has successfully attacked Shia Iran, although they have been trying, reportedly. It is difficult for Sunni extremists to attack Iran because Iran is around 90% Shia, and Tehran is around 95% Shia, so there is not much of a reservoir of support for themthere.

ISIS would see an attack on Iran as a huge symbolic victory, according to analysts, as ISIS is against Iran like it's against the U.S.

Iran blamed Saudi Arabia for the attack and vowed retaliation. The longstanding conflict between Middle East countries continues.