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| Iraq |
| 12 AQ, 25 Friends of Persia Killed |
| 2007-10-05 |
| Coalition forces killed 12 terrorists and detained four suspects Friday while conducting operations targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq in the northern and central parts of the country. Coalition forces conducted an operation in Baghdad targeting an associate of al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders. When the ground force arrived in the target area, they observed a group of armed men on the roof of a building. Coalition forces called the buildings’ occupants to come out, and the individuals on the roof began to reach for their weapons. Coalition forces again issued verbal warnings and the men did not comply. Perceiving a hostile threat, the ground force engaged the armed men, killing seven terrorists. Surveillance elements led Coalition forces to a follow-on location, where they detained a suspect who left the target building prior to the engagement. Also in Baghdad, Coalition forces captured one wanted individual while conducting an operation to further disrupt the greater Baghdad foreign terrorist facilitation network. The suspect is allegedly the courier for the southern belt and is involved in facilitating finances to support terrorist operations in the region. Near Yusufiyah, Coalition forces killed four terrorists, including an associate of al-Qaeda in Iraq believed to be a foreign terrorist facilitator in the southern belt. The wanted terrorist was also alleged to have close ties to Abu Usama al-Tunisi, the former emir of the region who was killed during an operation Sept. 25. As Coalition forces approached the target area, they observed four armed men, two of whom were wearing military-style assault vests, maneuver away from the target building. Perceiving hostile intent, Coalition forces engaged, killing them. In addition to the military-style assault vests, the ground force discovered several rifles, grenades and a backpack with explosive material. Coalition forces killed one terrorist in Kirkuk while targeting an alleged al-Qaeda in Iraq foreign terrorist facilitator operating in the al Tamim province. When Coalition forces called for the target buildings’ occupants to come out, three men fled the building refusing to comply with instructions. Perceiving hostile intent, the ground forces engaged, killing one terrorist. One of the individuals was followed to a nearby house, where the owner identified him and he was detained. In Samarra, Coalition forces conducted an operation to deny sanctuary to al-Qaeda in Iraq and captured a wanted terrorist who identified himself to the ground force. Coalition forces were engaged in a heavy firefight Friday morning, killing an estimated 25 criminals during operations west of Baqubah. Coalition forces were targeting a Special Groups commander believed to be associated with members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard – Quds Force. Intelligence indicates that he was responsible for facilitating criminal activity and is involved in the movement of various weapons from Iran to Baghdad. Upon entering the target area, Coalition forces received heavy fire from a group of armed men fighting from defensive positions. Responding in self-defense, the ground force returned fire. Enemy fire intensified and supporting aircraft were called in an attempt to suppress the threat. The armed group continued to engage, and began to aggressively maneuver toward Coalition forces, firing assault rifles and rocket-propelled grenades. The ground force also observed one armed individual carrying what appeared to be an anti-aircraft weapon into a nearby building. Perceiving hostile intent, supporting aircraft engaged, killing an estimated 25 criminals and destroying two buildings. |
| Posted by:Chuck Simmins |
| #3 Between Afghanistan and Iraq...hedge funds are gonna run up virgin futures. |
| Posted by: anymouse 2007-10-05 14:18 |
| #2 Chuck, I think we have another real good one... Bill Roggio US kills 25 Special Groups fighters in Diyala By Bill RoggioOctober 5, 2007 7:03 AM RE: Iranian Revolutionary Guard – Qods Force Coalition special operations forces continue to attack the Iranian-backed Special Groups operating inside Iraq with the same ferocity as it attacks al Qaeda. Twenty-five Special Groups fighters were killed during an engagement northwest of Baqubah FOB WARHORSE this morning during a raid on a Special Groups leader. Address: Al Khalis, about 50 miles north of Baghdad [approx same as Baqubah] Just like Sea mentioned yesterday, [WE All] I know more things about Iraq than I do the entire Near East, Middle East and Far East. For a semi-retired building contractor it's info that is useless for business.. LOL.. my girl friend, friends and family have Zero, Zed, Nada interest in the WOT or Iraq or A-stan. But if you are an obsessive compulsive Civilian or currently serving in our Military who loves US History and Nation, the interest oozes out of us over every cuppa from Reveille to Taps. ~:) |
| Posted by: Red Dawg 2007-10-05 11:47 |
| #1 Of course the anti-American propaganda has been deployed. An anonymous Iraqi army official wouldn't lie, would he? An Iraqi army official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to release the information, said U.S. aircraft bombed the neighborhood repeatedly and he claimed civilians, including seven children, were among those killed and three children were among the 28 wounded. He said the civilians were killed when families rushed out to help those hurt in the initial bombing. The town's top official said U.S. forces targeted areas built up by locals to protect their Shiite neighborhood against attacks by al-Qaida gunmen. The guards were armed and worked around the clock, he said. "These places came under attack by American airstrikes," said Khalis Mayor Odai al-Khadran. "Locals were protecting themselves by guarding their village. They are not militias killing people." So why were these locals shooting at the Americans? Thought we were Al Qaeda? |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2007-10-05 09:32 |