The Iraq Ministry of Defense has released additional footage recent air strikes against armed Daash terrorist groups within the town and provinces of Nineveh, Salahuddin and Samarra.Iraq’s military spokesman, Lt. Gen. Qassim al-Moussawi, confirmed at least seven members of Kurdish security forces were killed in the northeastern province of Diyala.Security sources said Iraqi troops also attacked an ISIL formation in the town of al-Mutasim, 22 km (14 miles) southeast of Samarra, driving militants into the surrounding desert on SaturdayAs Iraqi officials spoke of wresting back the initiative against Sunni militants, neighbouring Shi’ite Iran held out the prospect of working with longtime U.S. arch-enemy to restore security in Iraq.The White House said on Saturday that President Obama had called national security adviser Susan Rice on Friday night and on Saturday morning to receive updates on the situation in Iraq.“The president directed her to continue to keep him appraised of the latest developments, as his national security team continues to meet through the weekend to review potential options,” White House spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters.Edited footage spliced from 4+ minutes of original videoIraqi Air Force, Iraq Ministry of Defense