 A US-led raid and air strike targeting networks allegedly smuggling weapons and fighters from Iran killed 32 suspected militants on Wednesday in Baghdad's Sadr City, the military said. The military also said 12 suspects were detained. "The individuals detained and the terrorists killed during the raid are believed to be members of a cell of a Special Groups terrorist network known for facilitating the transport of weapons and explosively formed penetrators (EFP), from Iran to Iraq, as well as bringing militants from Iraq into Iran for terrorist training," the military said.
| Sadr City? That suggests the deaders are Iranian-backed Shi'a thugs. This is double-plus good; rattles the Iranians and shows the Sunni tribal chiefs that we can be even-handed in whom we whack. |
The statement came after Iraqi police in Sadr City said a bombardment by US helicopters and armoured vehicles killed nine civilians, including two women, and wounded six others. The police confirmed that 12 people were detained. |