Why is the Mosul dam so important?

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Mosul dam

The U.S. military launched a number of new air strikes over Mosul Thursday. It is supporting Iraqi and Kurdish forces, trying to make sure the city’s dam stays in government control. The Islamic State terror group had briefly captured the dam. CCTV America’s Sean Callebs reports from Erbil.

U.S. warplanes and drones are hitting Islamic State militants despite threats to kill a second American captive.

For more on the recent attacks on Mosul, Kyle Olson, a homeland security and counter-terrorism analyst, joined CCTV America.