COALITION FORCES CAPTURE 16 SUSPECTED TERRORISTS
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces captured 16 suspected terrorists during operations Friday evening and Saturday.
During an operation Friday evening in Arab Jabour, Coalition Forces detained one suspected terrorist and destroyed a weapons cache found in the man’s vehicle. The weapons consisted of a DShK anti-aircraft machinegun and several small-arms weapons.
Overnight in Mosul, Coalition Forces detained six suspects with alleged involvement in the distribution of improvised explosive device-making material. Four other suspects were detained with alleged ties to al-Qaeda in Iraq operations.
On Saturday, south of Fallujah, Coalition Forces captured five suspects with reported links to foreign fighter facilitation and terrorist financing operations.Iraqi Forces Conduct Raid in Baghdad
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO
BAGHDAD – Iraqi police forces conducted an early-morning operation on April 1, in Al-Kut, capturing a suspect believed to be involved in insurgent activities.
With coalition advisers present for support, Iraqi forces raided a residence in the al-Shuada District of Al-Kut southeast of Baghdad and captured their primary target without incident.
Iraqi forces also detained one other suspicious individual who was present during the operation.
The primary target of this operation is alleged to be responsible for weapon smuggling and improvised explosive devices activities intended to kill Iraqi citizens, Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition Forces.
No Iraqi or coalition forces were injured during this operation.
Iraqi Forces Detain Nine during Raid in Baghdad
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO
BAGHDAD – Iraqi police forces conducted an early-morning operation on April 1, in Lutifiyah, capturing nine suspects believed to be involved in insurgent activities.
With coalition advisers present for support, Iraqi police forces raided the residence 30 miles south of Baghdad and captured their primary targets without incident.
The primary targets of this operation are suspected to be responsible for attacks on Coalition and Iraqi forces.
No Iraqi or coalition forces were injured during this operation.
Tal Afar citizens will not be deterred
Multi-National Division – North PAO
TAL’AFAR, Iraq– In wake of a terrorist bombing in Tal’Afar, Lt. Col. Malcolm Frost, commander of the 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, reiterated the success of Tal’Afar in not allowing the bombing to become a divisive factor in undermining confidence in the government.
“The enemy has failed in their mission. They have tried to get us to take our eyes off what is important: 15 months of progress, 15 months of schools, medical clinics, and urban renewal program, a small business center, and an adult literacy program, to name a few. Security remains strong, led by the IPs and the strong Tal’Afar leaders, and the people remain united. The enemy has failed to divide the people,” said Frost.
Iraqi civilians have continued to team with Iraqi Security Forces as well as Coalition troops to conduct around-the-clock humanitarian assistance missions, excavations of rubble and supply drops to the estimated 300 displaced families.
Some of the days accomplishments include:
• 6,500 meals distributed
• 1,400 bottles of water distributed
• 490 blankets handed out
• 400 bags of rice (10 lb.) distributed
Frost concurred with the cooperative nature of the ongoing recovery operations.
“I’ll be honest with you; it’s been a tremendously stressful last four days. Happily though, the IA and IP are working hard together and the city is going back to its normal routine.”
ONE TERRORIST KILLED; FOUR SUSPECTS DETAINED
BAGHDAD, Iraq –Coalition forces killed one terrorist and captured four suspected terrorists during operations Sunday targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq and foreign fighter facilitators.
While conducting an operation near the Syrian border, Coalition forces killed one armed terrorist and captured two suspected terrorists with alleged ties to an al-Qaeda foreign fighter facilitation network.
In Baghdad, two more foreign fighter facilitation network suspects were detained.
Two suspected terrorists detained in Sadr city raid
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Iraqi forces along with their Coalition advisors detained two suspected terrorists Saturday evening during a raid in Sadr City targeting anti-Iraqi forces.
As ground forces approached the targeted area, they began receiving enemy fire. Ground forces called for air support and Coalition aircraft delivered munitions, suppressing the enemy fire.
No one was wounded during the raid. One building received minor damage during the air strike.
“Coalition forces take exhaustive precautions to mitigate damage to Iraqi property while in pursuit of terrorists,” said Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, MNF-I spokesman.
Iraqi Security Forces, Cavalry discover extremist training camp
Multi-National Division – North PAO
ZAGANIYAH, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces from the 5th Iraqi Army Division, working with
Coalition force members, discovered a terrorist training camp in Zaganiyah, Iraq, while conducting clearing operations in the Diyala River Valley palm groves Thursday.
Soldiers from 2nd Brigade, 5th IA and Company B, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, attached to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, discovered a fortified underground bunker with three exit points, four prepared fighting positions and a training camp building.
While clearing the area, the Soldiers unearthed five weapons caches consisting of more than 100 rocket-propelled grenade rounds, more than five RPG launchers, approximately 70 mortar rounds, bomb-making materials, home made explosives and terrorist planning and training materials.
“The terrorists from Al Qaeda have no place to hide. Their safe havens do not exist and their training camps are being destroyed,” said Col. David W. Sutherland, 3-1 Cav. commander. “We will continue to attack these organizations and bring the perpetrators of violence to justice in order to secure the population.”
“The people in Diyala are disgusted and disillusioned by the fact the terrorists have nothing to offer but destruction through actions like this and they are gaining confidence in their ISF,” he added.
Iraqi Police find, secure cache in HillahMulti-National Division – Baghdad PAO
FORWARD OPERATING BASE Kalsu, Iraq – Iraqi Police uncovered a weapons cache of mortars and munitions south of Baghdad April 1.
Military Transition Team members from 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division received a report from the Babil Provincial Joint Coordination Center that Iraqi Police found two 60mm mortars, 10 60mm mortar rounds and one set of night vision goggles in Hillah, Iraq.
Phone tip leads Coalition force members to rescue kidnapped victims
Multi-National Division – Baghdad
BAGHDAD — Coalition force members rescued two male Iraqi citizens who were kidnapped at a checkpoint March 31. The two men were traveling on a motor scooter when they were stopped by two men dressed as Iraqi Army Soldiers, who detained them and made a cell phone call.
A short time later, eight men, suspected of being militia members, showed up at the checkpoint. They beat the two men while the alleged Iraqi Army troops watched. The two victims where then shoved into vehicles and taken to a house where the beatings continued.
A phone tip to a hotline run by 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, spurred a series of events that eventually led to the rescue of the two men. The tip led coalition troops to the vicinity of the house where an immediate house-to-house search began.
The two kidnapped men were found in what appeared to be a torture house, still bound and badly beaten. The victims were taken by Coalition force members to a nearby base and given immediate medical treatment. The kidnapped victims are attempting to identify the men dressed in Iraqi Army uniforms.
Also found at the house were two 107mm rocket rounds, two sets of body armor, five sets of handcuffs, a makeshift mortar tube and one rocket-propelled grenade round.
The identity of the men dressed in Iraqi Army uniforms is unknown. An investigation is underway to determine if they were actually Iraqi Army Soldiers.
AIR STRIKE DESTROYS EXPLOSIVES FACTORIES IN ARAB JABOUR AIR STRIKE DESTROYS EXPLOSIVES FACTORIES IN ARAB JABOUR
BAGHDAD, Iraq – A Coalition Forces air strike destroyed two buildings housing large caches of explosives materials in Arab Jabour Monday afternoon.
While searching the targeted building, ground forces discovered large amounts of chemicals and improvised explosive device-making materials.
Coalition Forces called in for air support to destroy the buildings to prevent the material from being used against Iraqi citizens, Iraqi military and Coalition Forces in the future.
“No civilians were hurt during the demolition of these buildings,” said Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, MNF-I spokesperson. “A careful analysis was conducted prior to the strike, and every possible precaution to avoid unnecessary collateral damage was taken.”
SIX TERRORISTS KILLED, 10 SUSPECTS DETAINED
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces killed six terrorists and detained 10 suspects Sunday afternoon and Monday during operations targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq couriers and vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices cells.
Monday, ground forces killed six terrorists in Mosul tied to VBIED attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces. During the operation, ground forces entered the first of two targeted buildings and engaged three hostile men including one armed with a pistol. As one of the men charged at Coalition Forces, self-defense measures were used killing the three terrorists.
While approaching the second building, Coalition Forces began receiving enemy fire. Coalition Forces returned fire, killing three more terrorists.
In Baghdad, three suspects were detained with alleged ties to al-Qaeda courier operations and three more were detained for alleged involvement with VBIED emplacement operations.
On Sunday, Coalition Forces captured a suspected senior-level al-Qaeda in Iraq courier and an associate in an operation north of Karmah.
Also on Sunday, Coalition Forces captured two suspected terrorists southeast of Mosul who are allegedly involved in VBIED and rocket attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces.
“These operations demonstrate that the Coalition continues to whittle away at the Al Qaeda in Iraq network,” said Multi-National Force – Iraq spokesperson, Lt. Col. Christopher Garver. “Al Qaeda continues to demonstrate they are only interested in murder and destruction and are not interested in the peaceful future of a united Iraq. Eliminating the threat of Al Qaeda will make Iraq safer for all Iraqis.”
3rd Infantry Division (Headquarters) arrives in Iraq
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO
BAGHDAD – Multi-National Corps-Iraq welcomed the 3rd Infantry Division Headquarters out of Fort Stewart, Ga., to Iraq this week.
The Headquarters will be referred to as Multi-National Division – Center and take-up responsibilities in an operational area just South of Baghdad.
They will provide command and control, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities in support of the new Baghdad Security Plan.
The division headquarters includes approximately 900 Soldiers.
25th Infantry Division Officially Extended in Iraq
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO
BAGHDAD -- Today the Department of Defense announced the 46-day extension of the 25th Infantry Division Headquarters, and the 25th Special Troops Battalion in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 06-08.
“The Soldiers of the 25th Infantry Division Headquarters and 25th Special Troops Battalion have performed magnificently here in Iraq through the past seven months. I am extremely proud of everything they have done and accomplished in Iraq,” said Maj. Gen. Benjamin R. Mixon, commanding general of the 25th Infantry Division, based out of Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. “I am confident they will continue to excel throughout the remainder of the deployment and will remain proud to do their duty in the Global War on Terrorism.”
The extension will affect approximately 1,000 Soldiers from the Hawaii-based unit currently serving in Iraq. All of the Soldiers being extended in this action were deployed to Iraq in July-August 2006.
“The rear detachment and supporting staff at Schofield Barracks remain committed in assisting Soldiers’ families through the entire deployment and extension time period,’ Mixon added.
“I encourage all our families to use our family readiness group and rear detachment assets and Army support programs to assist them in every way necessary,” Mixon concluded.
Weapons cache discovered in Bayaa
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO
BAGHDAD — Multi-National Division-Baghdad troops discovered a large weapons cache in the Bayaa neighborhood March 31.
The cache was found as a result of searches of abandoned buildings in the area. The weapons and munitions were immediately confiscated. The troops discovered 29 rocket-propelled grenade warheads, 20 107mm rockets, 18 60mm mortar shells, 50 81mm mortar shells, 17 AK-47 assault rifles, one PKC machinegun, nine RPG launchers, one 50mm mortar tube, one 81mm mortar tube, four sniper rifles and a large quantity of small arms ammunition and other bomb-making materials.National Police enter Sahaby mosque in Rashid, detain suspect
4th IBCT, 1st Inf. Div. PAO Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO
BAGHDAD —Iraqi National Police entered the Sahaby mosque during an evening operation in southeast Rashid Apr. 1.
The operation occurred after Multi-National Division-Baghdad forces conducting a routine presence patrol were engaged by small arms fire coming from the mosque.
The Iraqi National Police entered the mosque, while MND-B forces provided the outer cordon. One person was detained and taken to the nearest NP headquarters for questioning. One alarm clock timer and several spent shell casings were also found inside.
No MND-B troops entered the mosque or immediate premises at any time.
SIX TERRORISTS KILLED, 13 SUSPECTS DETAINED IN RAIDS
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces killed six terrorists and captured 13 suspects Tuesday morning during operations targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq foreign fighter facilitators.During an operation south of Fallujah, Coalition Forces killed six terrorists and detained seven suspects with alleged ties to a foreign fighter facilitation network.
As Coalition Forces began clearing the targeted building, several armed men fled and took up defensive positions along a river. Coalition Forces called in close air support to eliminate the threat. A fixed wing aircraft engaged with precision fires killing seven terrorists. After securing the area, several families stated to Coalition Forces that the armed terrorists showed up in masks and forcefully took over their houses earlier that evening.
A separate raid in Al Qaim, near the Syrian border, resulted in the capture of six suspected foreign fighter facilitators.
“Coalition Forces continue to dismantle al-Qaeda in Iraq and foreign fighter networks,” said Multi-National Force – Iraq spokesperson, Lt. Col. Christopher Garver. “These and other foreign terrorist facilitators are continuously putting innocent Iraqis in harms way.”
FOUR-DAY OPERATION RESULTS IN EIGHT TERRORISTS KILLED; SEVERAL WEAPONS, EXPLOSIVES CACHES DESTROYED
BAGHDAD, Iraq – During a recent four-day operation beginning March 30 in Arab Jabour targeting al-Qaida in Iraq terrorists, Coalition Forces killed eight terrorists, detained 13 suspects, destroyed two explosives production facilities and several weapons caches.
Coalition Forces were engaged by the enemy multiple times during the operation. Coalition Forces used appropriate defense measures to eliminate the threat resulting in eight terrorists killed.
Among the weapons caches discovered, Coalition Forces found six DShK anti-aircraft heavy machineguns, 150 rocket propelled grenades, more than 30 rockets, plastic explosives, and several hundred mortar rounds. The weapons caches were destroyed to prevent future use by terrorists.
On Monday, a Coalition Forces air strike destroyed two buildings housing large caches of explosives materials and chemicals used in the production of improvised explosive devices.
A total of 13 suspected terrorists were detained during the four-day operation.
No civilians were injured during the four-day operation.
“Coalition Forces continue to tear apart the al-Qaida network inside Iraq. This operation contributes to the reduction of this VBIED terrorist network’s ability to operate,” said Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, MNF-I spokesperson.
SEVEN SUSPECTED FOREIGN FIGHTER FACILITATORS, TWO OTHERS DETAINED IN RAIDS
BAGHDAD, Iraq –Coalition forces captured nine suspected terrorists Wednesday during operations targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq and foreign fighter facilitators.
During operations north of Mosul, Coalition forces raided two known foreign fighter safe houses and captured four suspects with ties to foreign fighter facilitation and the movement of weapons into Iraq.
In Habbaniyah, Coalition forces detained three more suspected foreign fighter facilitators.
Two suspected terrorists were captured southwest of Karmah with alleged ties to al-Qaeda in Iraq.
“Foreign fighters and the facilitators that bring them in are a detriment to the stability of a peaceful Iraq,” said Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, a spokesperson for Multi-National Force – Iraq. “Coalition forces will continue to target them and the networks that illegally bring them in to Iraq.”
Salah ad Din Provincial Council approves 2007 capital budget
Multi-National Division – North PAO
CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS BASE SPEICHER, Iraq – Salah ad Din Provincial Council Chairman, Sheik Rasheed, formally announced the passage of the province’s 2007 capital budget April 2, 2007, at the Provincial Council Building in Tikrit.
The proposed budget became official after a unanimous vote by the Salah ad Din Provincial Council March 28, 2007.
Sheik Rasheed opened the event by discussing the budget allocation and distribution. The budget allocates 117 billion Iraqi Dinar for investment projects throughout Salah ad Din, to include Tikrit, Bayji, Samarra, and Balad.
Regardless of religion – Sunni or Shiite – or social standing, the budget will be spread across the province to facilitate equal improvements throughout, Rasheed said.
The next step, sending the final budget proposal to the governor’s office for project execution, is also complete, as Deputy Provincial Council Chairman Nabil handed the budget to the deputy governor and assistant governor for technical affairs the following the initial vote.
Under the 2007 Ministry of Finance Regulations, the provincial council’s role in the budget process is limited to approval of the budget and oversight of the budget execution. The Salah ad Din Provincial Reconstruction Team is currently working with the deputy governor and his staff to assist them with the project execution process.
“Improving governance in Iraq is not a tangible thing. So many people may not comprehend the magnitude of this event. Having been here for 11 months, and seeing how hard this council has worked during that time, I am amazed at their progress,” said Maj. Dave Navratil, Provincial Reconstruction Team, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division. “This council worked long hours, achieved the required quorum, and achieved a level of pride not easily found in this province, or the country, during recent times. The next step is up to the Iraqis. They are riding a huge wave of momentum right now, and they need to keep it going, because they still must execute this plan. We are eager to see what happens next.”
Two terrorists die in failed suicide car bomb attempt; no one else injuredMulti-National Division - Baghdad Public Affairs
FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq – Iraqi Army troops foiled a suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device attack on a checkpoint south of Baghdad Wednesday.
The 2nd Battalion, 4th Brigade, 8th Iraqi Army Division reported that when a vehicle approached an Iraqi Army checkpoint, the passenger of the vehicle got out and attempted to move surrounding concertina wire. He was shot and killed by checkpoint guards near Al-Haswah, Iraq. The driver of the vehicle then detonated the car bomb.
No one else was killed or wounded by the blast. (One for the Darwin Awards!)
17 SUSPECTED TERRORISTS CAPTURED IN RAIDS
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces captured 17 suspected terrorists Thursday morning during operations targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq and vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices cells.
During an operation in Southwest Baghdad, Coalition Forces captured a suspected VBIED cell leader and supplier of IED components. The individual is reportedly involved in recent attacks against Coalition Forces. Coalition Forces discovered a weapons cache while searching the suspect’s vehicle. The vehicle and weapons cached were destroyed on site to prevent further use by terrorists. Three other suspects were also detained during the operation.
In Karmah, 13 suspects were detained during two separate operations. Six suspects were captured with alleged ties to al-Qaeda in Iraq and the facilitation of foreign fighters. Another seven were captured including a suspected weapons dealer reportedly involved in the sale and purchase of sniper rifles, automatic weapons, ammunition and bomb casings.
“Coalition Forces continue to tear apart the al-Qaida in Iraq network and VBIED cells,” said Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, MNF-I spokesperson.
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO
BALAD – Iraqi Security forces conducted an early-morning sweep on April 4 in Diyala, seizing a large cache of ammunition and detaining four suspected insurgents.
With coalition advisers present for support, Iraqi forces raided the suspected site in Imam al-Hajj Yusuf Village in the Diyala province, northeast of Baghdad.
The primary targets of this operation are alleged to be planning attacks against innocent Iraqi citizens, Coalition and Iraqi Forces.
No Iraqi or coalition forces were injured during this operation.
Iraqi Police detain suspects tied to Tal Afar attacks
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO
BALAD – Iraqi Security forces conducted a raid operation on April 3 in Nineveh Province, detaining two suspects believed to be involved in insurgent activities.
With coalition advisers present for support, Iraqi forces raided a residence in the Nineveh Province northwest of Tal Afar and captured their primary targets.
Iraqi forces also detained 19 other suspicious individuals who were present during the operation.
The primary targets of this operation are alleged to be responsible for the recent vehicle borne improvised explosive device attacks on the people of Tal Afar, as well as attacks on Coalition and Iraqi Forces.
Iraqi Forces conduct raid in BaghdadMulti-National Corps – Iraq PAO
BAGHDAD – Iraqi Army forces conducted an early-morning operation on April 4 in Baghdad, capturing 10 suspects believed to be involved in a major terrorist cell.
With coalition advisers present for support, Iraqi forces simultaneously raided several residences in the Adhamiyah neighborhood of Baghdad and captured their primary targets including the leader of the cell.
Coalition and Iraqi Forces encountered enemy-fire upon entry into one of the structures. Well aimed fire allowed Iraqi Security forces to kill one insurgent and wound another during the exchange.
The primary targets of this operation are alleged to be responsible for attacks on Coalition and Iraqi Forces, as well as Iraqi civilians. The suspects were also linked to manufacturing and storing vehicle borne improvised explosive devices in a separate facility.
No Iraqi or coalition forces were injured during this operation.
Operation nets 27 insurgents in Ad Diwaniyah
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO
AD DIWANIYAH, Iraq— Bomb-making materials and 27 insurgent suspects were seized during Operation Black Eagle, a combined operation headed by Iraqi Army troops supported by Soldiers and paratroopers from Multi-National Division-Baghdad and Multi-National Division-Center South.
“Fighting was steady throughout the first day,” said Maj. Eric Verzola, spokesman for MND-B’s 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division. “Iraqi Soldiers fought bravely alongside Coalition forces throughout the day against the anti-Iraqi forces.”
Verzola said three anti-Iraqi forces were killed and six others wounded during the operation. He said two Iraqi Army troops and one Coalition Soldier were wounded.
Troops swept into the city to disrupt militia activity and return security and stability of the volatile city back to the government of Iraq, Verzola said. Soldiers of the 8th Iraqi Army Division began Operation Black Eagle in response to the recent violence threatening to destabilize the region.
A facility was found where several explosively-formed projectiles were in several stages of production. Four EFPs were assembled in the facility and secured. EFP-making materials were also found and secured. Two other locations were found containing homemade explosives. Additionally, six AK-47s, two RPK machine guns and two pistols were found and secured during the operation.
Coalition Forces and Elements of Iraq Army’s 7th Division launch Operation Harris Ba’sil
Multi-National Force – West PAO
CAMP RIPPER, AL ASAD, Iraq – Marines, Soldiers and Sailors from Regimental Combat Team 2, including elements of the Iraqi Army’s 2nd and 3rd Brigades of the 7th Division, launched Operation Harris Ba’sil (Valiant Guardian) on March 26, to interdict and disrupt enemy routes and safe havens outside of the Euphrates River Valley.
The operation will occur throughout much of the 30,000 square miles of RCT-2’s operating area and will take away the enemy’s freedom of movement outside the urban areas along the Euphrates River.
“In western Al Anbar, the fight has traditionally centered on its urban centers,” said Col. Stacy Clardy, commanding officer for RCT-2. “Now we’re going after the enemy in those remote areas of the province where they may hide or use to move around us, leaking into the interior of the country. We plan to shake things up.”
This marks the first large scale operation for RCT-2 this year. Previous regional operations include Operation Shurta Nasir (Police Victory) in February in which Iraqi Police, with Iraqi Army and Coalition Force support, cleared the town of Hit of its terrorist presence.
RCT-2 is responsible for helping the Iraqi people gain control of western Al Anbar Province and training, mentoring and operating alongside Iraqi security forces to assist them in assuming responsibility for their own security.
Operation Black Eagle begins in Ad Diwaniyah
Multinational Division - Baghdad PAO 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs
AD DIWANIYAH, Iraq – Iraqi Army troops swept into the city in the early morning hours April 6 to disrupt militia activity and return security and stability here back to the government of Iraq.
Soldiers of the 8th Iraqi Army Division supported by Soldiers and paratroopers from Multi-National Division-Baghdad began Operation Black Eagle at approximately 6:30 a.m., in response to the recent violence threatening to destabilize the region.
“Instead of showing instability and bowing to intimidation, the Iraqi government and its security forces have taken action and boldly responded to the militia threat,” said Col. Michael Garrett, commander of the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, who are assisting in the operation. “The decisive actions taken by the 8th Iraqi Army Division is just the beginning of the government’s plan to re-establish security in the area and create an environment where the government can improve the quality of life for the people of Ad
Diwaniyah.”
Terrorists fight terrorists.
Late last year, Salam al-Zubaie, Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister, began secret talks with Sunni groups with the aim of coaxing them away from al-Qaeda. He held meetings with commanders of groups including the 20th Revolutionary Brigade, the general command of the Iraqi armed forces, the Islamic Army of Iraq, the Baath party and the Salah al-Deen al-Ayyubi Brigade. He encouraged them to form a unified Sunni alliance that could fight al-Qaeda and attack Iranian influence. They proved receptive to his arguments.
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