terrorists. this is how the american colonel describes what's happening there right now. >> the iraqi security forces over the last month or so have slowly encircled the city of ramadi to isolate it from any possibility of being supported by isil fighters that are outside of the city. they cut off the supply routes in and out of the city. so this enemy is not able to reenforce himself with equipment, weapons or man power. and now they are beginning to squeeze that noose around the city slowly but surely. >> joining me now is michael woois, cnn contributcontributor. michael, it's great to e see you. thank you for coming in. a lot of questions about this