Iran reportedly sent military advisers, head of Quds Force to Iraq (Foxnews)

Iran reportedly has sent military advisers into Iraq and dispatched the head of its infamous Quds Force to help Baghdad strategize in its fight against Sunni militants, as the United States takes similar steps despite concern about Tehran's involvement. 

While not in lockstep, Tehran and Washington are now taking a similar approach in helping the beleaguered government in Baghdad. Fox News confirms that Iran is flying surveillance drones over Iraq, something the U.S. also is doing. 

We are facing a new reality and a new Iraq,' Iraqi Kurdish leader says (Cnn)

Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) -- The sprawling offensive by militants in Iraq has now reached the country's largest oil refinery  

, but it's unclear who has control of the strategic target. On Tuesday morning.