Al-Shirqat
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Al-Shirqat Arabic: الشرقاط |
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| Coordinates: 35°30′13″N 43°13′57″E / 35.50361°N 43.23250°ECoordinates: 35°30′13″N 43°13′57″E / 35.50361°N 43.23250°E | |
| Country |
 Iraq
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| Governorate | Salah ad-Din |
| District | Al-Shirqat |
| Time zone | AST (UTC+3) |
Al-Shirqat is a Sunni Arab town west of the Tigris in Salah ad Din Governorate, Iraq.
In 1918 the Battle of Sharqat between British and Ottoman forces was fought at the town.
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant took control of the town during their June 2014 offensive. In June 2016, Iraqi forces moved towards the town. On 22 September 2016, Iraqi security forces managed to recapture the town from ISIL control.
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