According to reports and information released by security services, the forces of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) have seized on Sunday three towns in the predominantly Sunni Anbar province.

“Army troops withdrew from Rawa, Ana and Rutba this morning and ISIL moved quickly to completely control these towns,” a military intelligence official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

The office for the prime minister Nour al-Maliki’s military command said it had no immediate comment and would be giving an update on events in a press conference later on Sunday.