Taking out the Terrorists

[Stash]

I decided to start its own thread. Seems the one I posted it in got locked or something. Maybe it got too heated. (not me this time!)

Luckily I had it copied and could paste it.

All comments are welcome. :wave:

Some positive develpments related to Iraqs security. 2-15-04.

"MOSUL, IRAQ (February 14, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) received an Iraqi citizen’s tip of a possible car bomb in northern Iraq yesterday.

Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment received word through a Joint Coordination Center hotline call made by an Iraqi citizen that there was a car bomb in northern Mosul. The 3-21st cleared the area before the bomb was detonated, saving lives. No MNF or Iraqi citizen injuries were reported."

http://www.strykernews.com/

More..

February 15, 2005
ISF and MNF work together to stifle insurgency
(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (February 15, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Force Soldiers from the 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained five suspected insurgents during operations in northern Iraq today.

Iraqi Intervention Force troops and Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment detained five suspected insurgents during raids conducted in the Mosul area. Suspects are in custody with no ISF or MNF injuries reported.

More..

ISF and MNF continue to close in on insurgents
(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (February 15, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Force Soldiers from the 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained four suspected insurgents during operations in northern Iraq yesterday.

Iraqi Intervention Force troops and Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 235th Airborne Infantry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of conducting attacks on ISF, MNF, and Iraqi citizens during a raid in central Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no ISF or MNF injuries reported.

more..

ISF taking weapons off the street
(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (February 15, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces discovered a large weapons cache and took improvised explosive devices off the street in northern Iraq yesterday.

Iraqi Intervention Forces discovered a large weapons cache while conducting a cordon and search operation in southeastern Mosul. The cache included artillery rounds, detonation devices, anti-tank mines, TNT, thousands of rounds of ammunition, and bomb making equipment. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction. No ISF injuries were reported.


the last one..

John Cole notes that the rate of Coalition fatalities is down to its lowest level in almost a year. While two weeks can hardly be called a trend, this is an important metric that will merit continued watching over the coming weeks to see if the elections have had some concrete effects.

http://www.balloon-juice.com/archives/004756.html

This is the area I most like to watch because as the security situation improves the economy can get rolling imo.

[Stash]

http://www.centcom.mil/CentcomNews/Stories/02_05/24.htm

Recruitment drive for Iraqi Army draws thousands

By U.S. Army Sgt. Lorie Jewell, Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq Public Affairs

SOUTHERN IRAQ – An estimated 8,000 to 10,000 men arrived by foot, bus, and other vehicles by sun up Feb. 14, at an airfield outside an Iraqi Army base in an effort to join Iraq’s army, officials said.

Of that, approximately 5,000 made it through a screening process that led them onto the base, which is home to several thousand Iraqi Soldiers and a contingent of U.S. service members, officials said. Most will be transferred to other bases in Iraq to supplement existing units.

The process was a result of the largest recruitment effort for the Iraqi Army to date, said U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Woodley of the Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq.

During the screening process, potential recruits were given a literacy test, physical condition check and questioned about prior military service. Once inside the base, they went through a medical screening and received uniforms, boots and other military-related clothing.

Of those who were turned back, or did not make it through the screening, leaders told them to return for another recruitment drive.

Many recruits showed up with proof that they were serving when Saddam Hussein’s regime fell and they were subsequently released from duty. Former Iraqi Army Maj. Hussien Ali Kadhun, 48, traveled about an hour and a half by bus to rejoin.

“I want to serve my country and fight the terrorists,” he said through a translator.

Ali Kadhun said he graduated from a military college in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree in military science. He returned to school to study law shortly after his release from the army in 2003.

Another former Soldier, Hakeem Shaial Hassan, 27, worked as a farmer after his first stint in the Army. It took him nearly four hours to get to the airfield with a group of friends, looking for a job to provide him and his family with a better income. New recruits earn 420,380 dinars a month, or the equivalent about $212 in U.S. dollars, officials said.

“I am proud that I made it,” Shaial Hassan said through an interpreter. “But I am sad that my friends did not. They will have to go back home and tell their families they did not make it.”

U.S. Army officials were expecting a little more than 6,000 potential recruits. U.S. military members from the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy were joined by several civilian security personnel and a few hundred Iraqi Soldiers stationed at the base. Several dozen Iraqi Soldiers arrived at the base the day before and went right to work early the next morning, said U.S. Army Lt. Col. Mark Harvey, base commander.

[DinarFanSweetManCandy]

420,380 (NID) / 212 (USD) = 1 USD = 1982 dinar or 1 dinar = .0005

I love our military, but this math is very sloppy.

[Stash]

Do not want to be in their sandals. Scumbags.[/QUOTE]

Not do I Hui. Everyone has turned against them. Its just a matter of time before the learn there are no virgins in hell..

Check this link out for an Iraqi election map and interesting commentary.

http://www.patrickruffini.com/archives/2005/02/the_iraqi_elect.php

[Stash]

Baghdad Raids Grab 13 suspects (and weapoins cache)
Tipped off by an Iraqi.

http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Feb2005/n02152005_2005021503.html
************************************************** *****
A couple more of Saddams buddies get busted:

http://www.kuna.net.kw/Home/story.aspx?Language=en&DSNO=705341
****************

Rice sends US team to Iraq:

"WASHINGTON (AFP) - US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has dispatched a team of advisers to Iraq to discuss future cooperation with the country's new government, officials said.

They confirmed a report in the Washington Post that the team was sent last week and headed by foreign service veteran Richard Jones, who will be a special adviser to Rice on Iraq policy.

State Department spokesman Richard Boucher told reporters the advisers were asked "to look at key sectors and areas where we will need to work with the new Iraqi government."

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/afp/20050215/pl_afp/usriceiraq&cid=1521&ncid=1480

***********************************************

Jihadism in Retreat (great read)

"the villagers planned a surprise when the terrorists returned.

"We understand that last night, the insurgents came back to punish the people of Al-Mudhariya," Willacy reported on February 4. "But instead of metering out that punishment, the villagers fought back and they killed five of the insurgents and wounded eight. They then burnt the insurgents' car."

"....the suicide bomber who managed to blow up only himself outside a Baghdad polling station and how Iraqi voters walked around his body, spitting on it as they went by."


http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/ReadArticle.asp?ID=17009

[Stash]

Crowd kills suspected bomber
From correspondents in Baghdad
February 17, 2005
From: Reuters

A CROWD of Shiite Muslims marking a religious ceremony spotted a suspected suicide bomber amongst them and, fearing he might blow himself up, beat the man to death, Iraqi police said today.

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,12276453-23109,00.html

The Iraqis are fed up and arent going to take it any more.

[MEALTICKET]

Woooooo. ooooouuu. This news I love tog hear. Someone is smelling the coffee!!!!

[Stash]

Its good to see Mealticket. The election effect? A turning point?
(fingers crossed)

ISF demonstrate proficiency through operations
(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (February 16, 2005) – Iraqi Security Force troops conducted numerous successful joint and independent operations Feb. 6 to Feb. 12 in northern Iraq.

ISF and Multi-National Force Soldiers from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) conducted 34 cordon and search operations in northern Iraq during the last week. Thirty of those operations resulted in the detention of 144 suspected insurgents, 29 insurgents killed, and another nine wounded. All suspects are in custody. :)

http://www.strykernews.com/

[MEALTICKET]

Let's get this news on Fox or CNBC NOW!!! Bill O'Reily can KISS MY ON THAT NOTE. LET HEAR SOMETHING POSTIVE FROM THOSE GUYS NOW!!! Civlians killing suspected suscide bombers, Zawarki the terroist leader talking about packing up!, Now the Iraqi people leading us with legit tips to terroist let's get this steam or aroama smell thur Baghdad thru Basra now!!! Jobs and money are just down the blocks for these people now!

[bswint]

Hey mealticket, Where did you hear zawari is packing it up?

[MEALTICKET]

Bswint give me a few I will give you the link.

[Laffy]

That is some great news folks. :happy64:

The whole premiss of insurgency is going down the drain. I think that this will be a huge blow to Al Zarquawi (sp) not only in Iraq, but all over the middle east.

off to read Chrenkoff

[Stash]

http://www.strategypage.com//fyeo/qndguide/default.asp?target=IRAQ.HTM

"February 16, 2005: Cell phones are turning into a decisive weapon for defeating the Sunni Arab terrorists. As more Iraqis have cell phones (over 1.2 million so far), more are easily able to phone in reports of terrorist activity. This has led to more terrorists getting caught, and more attacks being aborted by police action. Moreover, many of the terrorists forget that cell phone calls can be tapped, and users quickly located."

************************************************** *******

Surge in crime signals insurgents are strapped for cash, officials say

"BAGHDAD, Iraq - (KRT) - An increase in truck hijackings, carjackings and kidnappings around the southern approaches to Baghdad suggests to some intelligence officials that insurgents are running out of money.

Soldiers on the front lines also believe that militants are strapped for cash and turning to crime to pay for the insurgency."

http://www.montereyherald.com/mld/montereyherald/news/world/10911392.htm

************************************************** ********

Thank yall for your input. I wish more of the good news would be shown on the main stream media. There is plenty out there.

God Bless our Troops. :huge:

[Stash]

I know we have a few soldiers and civilians in Iraq that post here at times.

This should bring a smiles to their faces, as well as ours. :huge:

Applause in the Airport? Beyond the Beer Commercial ...
It Happens ... It Really Happens February 10, 2005

""Back to the story: there were seven other soldiers that came home with me that day. We flew into JFK, and we were talking on the way back: What's going to happen? What will we be facing? Is it going to be like the Vietnam era, are there going to be people spitting at us?

"We didn't know. We had that much trepidation about it.

"We get into JFK, we step out of the breezeway into the main terminal, and directly in front of us was an elderly gentleman carrying a bag. And he immediately stopped, set his bag down, and the first thing we all thought was, 'Oh, Lord, here we go already.' He just stopped and looked at us for a second, and then tears came to his eyes and he saluted us.

"And -- I'm breaking up now [editor's note: with tears] -- every one of us just started crying like babies. Everybody in the terminal -- I kid you not, at least two to three hundred people -- just started clapping, spontaneously. To me, it was so much worth what we were doing, to realize that people over here actually get what we were doing. We weren't over there because it's fun. We're over there doing a job.

"When I saw the Super Bowl commercial, I just started bawling like a baby again because that was something totally unexpected. We had no idea that people actually appreciated what we're doing, from what we see on the news. We thought we were going to come back and get eggs thrown at us. It was so refreshing to know that what we were seeing on the news is just a bunch of garbage that's being concocted by the media, that 99.9 percent of the country doesn't believe that way. "



The whole story:

http://headlines.agapepress.org/archive/2/102005mf.asp

:crying: :shhh: :)

[Wolverine]

EXCELLENT posts!!!! thank you Mr. Stash !!!

if only the mainstream media would realize how sick of the negativity we all are.
it's as if they only cater to a select group of unpatriotic idiots in California & Massachusetts (oh let's not forget the senators from New York & Nevada !)
I don't really expect the media to ride & shoot straight but occasionally they should speak the truth !! :happy64:

[fms]

I know we have a few soldiers and civilians in Iraq that post here at times.

This should bring a smiles to their faces, as well as ours. :huge:

Applause in the Airport? Beyond the Beer Commercial ...
It Happens ... It Really Happens February 10, 2005

""Back to the story: there were seven other soldiers that came home with me that day. We flew into JFK, and we were talking on the way back: What's going to happen? What will we be facing? Is it going to be like the Vietnam era, are there going to be people spitting at us?

"We didn't know. We had that much trepidation about it.

"We get into JFK, we step out of the breezeway into the main terminal, and directly in front of us was an elderly gentleman carrying a bag. And he immediately stopped, set his bag down, and the first thing we all thought was, 'Oh, Lord, here we go already.' He just stopped and looked at us for a second, and then tears came to his eyes and he saluted us.

"And -- I'm breaking up now [editor's note: with tears] -- every one of us just started crying like babies. Everybody in the terminal -- I kid you not, at least two to three hundred people -- just started clapping, spontaneously. To me, it was so much worth what we were doing, to realize that people over here actually get what we were doing. We weren't over there because it's fun. We're over there doing a job.

"When I saw the Super Bowl commercial, I just started bawling like a baby again because that was something totally unexpected. We had no idea that people actually appreciated what we're doing, from what we see on the news. We thought we were going to come back and get eggs thrown at us. It was so refreshing to know that what we were seeing on the news is just a bunch of garbage that's being concocted by the media, that 99.9 percent of the country doesn't believe that way. "



The whole story:

http://headlines.agapepress.org/archive/2/102005mf.asp

:crying: :shhh: :)

My wife went to Fort Hood this week to welcome her brother and his platoon back home. They were deeply moved, as the soldiers got off the busses, the crowd began applauding them as tears filled every eye. A stranger asked her brother if she could hug him. I wished I could have been there to see this awesome homecoming.

[Dinar*Curious]

I was on a business trip last week.. had a layover in Dallas FortWorth as i was going to get a bite. A plan landed and about 10 soldiers came out. You could have heard apin drop for second then cat calls and whistles and clapping.. I must say was a very nice sight to see. Made me so proud to be an american and a fellow vet. :happy64:

[RET]

I was in the same airport a couple weeks ago ... same thing happened! Got to personally thank a few! The only thing missing was women flogging them with kisses and hugs. :lmao: Flew on to Scottsdale with one ... he got a lot of pats on the back and thank you's when he got on and off the plane.

[Stash]

Thanks for reading it Wolverine.

I hope to get the chance to applaud some of our servicemen and women
in real life. Its about more than the dinar to me, its about freedom for the oppressed and security for my daughters future.

The less terrorist safe havens there are the better for them.

Thank you Vets.

[Stash]

Police capture Iraq insurgency leaders
19/02/2005 - 14:51:42

Police have arrested two leaders of the insurgency in Iraq, including a top aide to Iraqi al-Qaida leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, it was announced today.

In western Baqouba, police chief Abdel Molan said his forces had arrested Haidar Abu Bawari, also known as the “Prince of the Holy Warriors”. He was described as a top aide to al-Zarqawi and the man behind the insurgency in Baqouba.

The Iraqi government also said it had arrested one of the masterminds of the insurgency in the northern city of Mosul, who was also a former member of Saddam Hussein’s Baath party, an announcement said.

http://www.breakingnews.ie/2005/02/19/story190085.html

One less aide for Z.., one less Saddam cronie. :)

[Stash]

FALLUJAH, Iraq - (KRT) - When word went out Friday that the United States was looking for 250 applicants for a new Fallujah police force, the turnout was so big it nearly turned into a riot as men pushed to get to the head of the line and some fell into concertina wire.

It took two hours to get the nearly 800 jobless men organized into lines that could be processed orderly and safely.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1346733/posts

This is starting to look like a trend.. :)

[ISX_TIME]

Stash , GREAT Find

I applaud your resourcefullness

Respectfully

[buck74]

I just saw a short peice on CNN about the five US Senators visiting Iraq, John McCane led the mission, the short clips from the news conference seemed quite positive about the future of Iraq. Even Hillary Clinton, and Russ Feingold seemed to be agreeing with the group, I think this is very positive for the feeling of moving ahead with confidence in the process. :lmao:

[Stash]

Thanks Johnny,

That means a lot coming from you. :)

Check this out. Some of our soldiers started a charity for Baghdad area children.

If my dinar hit the big time I will make a sizable donation.
Meanwhile, Im going to get my eldest daughter involved in sending these kids something. Maybe it will help her to be less selfish than her dad. :o

http://www.childrenofbaghdad.com/

That is part of what America is about, we hold the moral high ground and we will prevail in the war on terror while making a strong and valuable mid east ally in Iraq.

Americans are good people. :happy26:

[buck74]

Great work Stash! Super information, I agree with you on the donation when my ship comes in. In the mean time I am going to take this to a freind of mine that works for the school here, seems like it would be a great cause for local kids. Thanks again for all of your work. :lmao:

[Stash]

Thanks Buck,

We all have something to contribute, Im glad to chip in.
Thanks for helping spread the word on the Soldiers Baghdad children charity.

One note on the captured thugs I posted about above, another article said supplies and weapons were also found including a computer and other forms of INTEL that will imo lead to even more captures. :shhh:

Meanwhile Troops are cracking down on Ramadi this morning.

[farquar]

We USA populus are much smarter than the lib's give us credit for! If I can respond for the populus. We salute all you men and women who are, have and will ever serve this great God blessed country. Here I go again. Someone please put a mussle on me. GOD BLESS ALL (Farquar) Hey Lib's, "W" is the best thing since sliced bread!! So why don't you all go to ..........FRANCE.

[McDinar]

I just saw a short peice on CNN about the five US Senators visiting Iraq, John McCane led the mission, the short clips from the news conference seemed quite positive about the future of Iraq. Even Hillary Clinton, and Russ Feingold seemed to be agreeing with the group, I think this is very positive for the feeling of moving ahead with confidence in the process. :lmao:

Can you say "jumping on the bandwagon" :lmao:

Even Hillary is realizing the "right" side of this issue.

[Stash]

Whats that saying? Success has 1000 fathers but failure is an orphan.
Or something like that.

Shillary sees the writing on the wall and realizes the election was the major turning point.

Or else she would certainly still be using Iraq to try to make Bush look like a failure.

[buck74]

I think you folks are correct HC would not say anything unless she knows the tide has turned, otherwise she would would exploit it as a week point in the Republicans armor. For us it means the dinar will be climbing soon as things look more and more positive in Iraq. :lmao:

[bottlebush]

I think you folks are correct HC would not say anything unless she knows the tide has turned, otherwise she would would exploit it as a week point in the Republicans armor. For us it means the dinar will be climbing soon as things look more and more positive in Iraq. :lmao:

But ,Of course now that she's gone there. All will be good just because of her. Yup, It's all her doing. Nobody elses. Just her. Watch & listen to her now.

[Stash]

ISF kill one insurgent and seize weapons
(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (February 20, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces killed one insurgent and confiscated various weapons in northern Iraq yesterday.

Iraqi Intervention Forces killed one insurgent after being attacked while on patrol in western Mosul. IIF also secured a car that had been used by the insurgents. Various weapons and explosive devices, including a sniper rifle, were confiscated from the vehicle.

Iraqi Security Forces continue to work together with Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom, leaders and citizens of Iraq to help build and maintain a prosperous and democratic nation. Anyone with information on anti-Iraqi insurgent minority activities should call the Joint Coordination Center’s telephone numbers at 513462 or 07701623300.

http://www.strykernews.com/

***************************************

More on the Ramadi operation (operation River Blitz) underway:

Operation River Blitz is designed to target insurgents and terrorists who have attempted to destabilise the Anbar province by terrorising the populace through wanton acts of violence and intimidation," the US military said in a statement.

"We were asked by the Iraqi government to increase our security operations in the city to locate, isolate and defeat anti-Iraqi forces and terrorists," said Major General Richard Natonski, commander of the 1st Marines expeditionary force.


Ramadi - a city of several hundred thousand people - Fallujah and the whole of Iraq's vast western Anbar province, which stretches to the borders with Jordan and Syria, have been a hotbed of the insurgency over the past 18 months.

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,12318151%255E1702,00.html

*******************************************

Iraq’s Garden of Eden returns to life.

After Saddam was ousted as president in the U.S.-led invasion in 2003, Iraqis began breaching dams and allowing water to flow back into the marsh. About 20 percent of the original marsh was reflooded by last March and thousands of birds have returned. So, too, have thousands of displaced people.

Richardson said the quality of water flowing into the marsh is higher than expected and the response of wildlife has been swift and positive. Plant life is returning to many areas and some people are resuming a way of life that has endured for thousands of years, he said.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6998715/

[MEALTICKET]

Stash Good info!!!

[Stash]

Mealticket,

Good morning. It is looking like Chalabi will be the Iraqi PM.
Some think its good, some think its bad. Time will tell for me.
Here is an interesting link on Mr Chalabi, its a couple weeks old
but an interesting read.

http://www.nationalreview.com/lerner/lerner200502080835.asp

I will be out of the loop for a few days moving work.
Looking forward to reading everyones posts when I get back. :drunk:

[BOTTOM_FEEDER]

Has anyone heard the slanderous anti-government comments made by this South African native, and film star. I have always enjoyed his work as an actor, in Lethal Weapon and other films, but in my eyes, and hopefully others. The scary thing is that this type of anti-government sentiment is contagious, and chances are that more actors and actresses will follow suit. I voted for Bush and I am proud of the US's involvment in Iraq, but I believe that Glover's hidden agenda is to raise US anti-war sentiment. Is it possible that Glover is doing this because of his South African roots, perhaps he is not the good American that American's believe he is!

Please respond, I am looking for as much info. on this topic as possible.

Bottom_Feeder

[RET]

Stash!!! Excellent job, my friend!! Thanks for what you have contributed!!

[RET]

Has anyone heard the slanderous anti-government comments made by this South African native, and film star. I have always enjoyed his work as an actor, in Lethal Weapon and other films, but in my eyes, and hopefully others. The scary thing is that this type of anti-government sentiment is contagious, and chances are that more actors and actresses will follow suit. I voted for Bush and I am proud of the US's involvment in Iraq, but I believe that Glover's hidden agenda is to raise US anti-war sentiment. Is it possible that Glover is doing this because of his South African roots, perhaps he is not the good American that American's believe he is!

Please respond, I am looking for as much info. on this topic as possible.

Bottom_Feeder

You should have this one moved to the Politics thread ... or Lounge. This is a whole new can of worms!!!!!!

[bert]

stash keep it coming.sunni's and insurgents are the main thing right now,along with kuwaits and saudi's debt.great job!almost to page 3.

[Stash]

Bert,

Ever check out Belmont clubs blog? Highly regarded by many.

"Wretchard at Belmont Club has his own take:

The available data suggests that the Sunni insurgents are still capable of showing strength within their strongholds and menacing traffic on the Baghdad streets. However, even within their bailiwicks, their capabilities are not decisive. They have been unable to impede or even delay the political goals set by the US as evidenced by their failure to stop the January 30 elections. Moreover, they are unable to project any significant combat power in Shi'ite and Kurdish areas. Faced with the loss of oil revenues, a growing Iraqi security force and the gradual depletion of their stored weapons and suffering a terrible attrition rate their relative power is irretrievably on the wane."

I hope to be back at my pc this afternoon and will try to round up some more war related news.

Here are a couple of excellent blogs for anyone with free time.

Belmont Club:

http://belmontclub.blogspot.com/2005/02/many-partings.html

Chesters blog:

http://www.theadventuresofchester.com/archives/2005/02/the_insurgents.html

PS To Bottom Feeder:

I used to let those hollywood type liberals bother me, Glover is a spaz and its punishment enough that everyone see him as just that.
Especially in light of the Iraqi elections, the world saw 1st hand that they were wrong, even France woke up at that point.
Let em mouth off and let Americans see what a joke they and the party they represent are. But as Ret said thats another thread..

[Stash]

Looks like these 2 thugs bit off more than they could chew:

"Two insurgents killed during attack

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (February 25, 2005) – Multi-National Forces killed two insurgents following an attack on their convoy in northern Iraq yesterday.

Multi-National Force Soldiers were patrolling in eastern Mosul when their convoy was attacked by insurgents firing from a moving vehicle. MNF Soldiers returned fire killing two insurgents. No MNF injuries were reported during the incident."

http://www.strykernews.com/
**************************************************

Iraqi citizen leads MNF to defuse IED

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (February 25, 2005) – Multi-National Forces were able to defuse an improvised explosive device due to a tip provided by an Iraqi citizen in northern Iraq yesterday.

An Iraqi citizen informed Multi-National Force Soldiers of an IED placed along a highway in western Mosul. MNF Soldiers were able to defuse the IED. No MNF or Iraqi citizens were injured during the operation.

**********************************************
ISF take the fight to insurgents, 18 arrested.

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (February 25, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces detained 18 individuals suspected of insurgent activity during operations in northern Iraq yesterday.

Iraqi Intervention Force troops and Multi-National Force Soldiers detained ten individuals suspected of conducting a car bomb attack during cordon and search operations in western Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no ISF or MNF injuries reported.
*************************************************

ISF continues to grow:

ISF get a boost in numbers with arrival of new troops

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (February 25, 2005) – The number of troops ready to provide security in northern Iraq increased yesterday with the arrival of new Iraqi Security Force troops.

Over 500 new 3rd Division Iraqi Army troops arrived in Al Kisik training base following the completion of basic training. The number of ISF troops continues to rise with the growing number of Iraqi citizens ready to help keep their country safe and secure from terrorists.

Iraqi Security Forces continue to take the lead in security and are conducting numerous independent operations. ISF have performed many successful operations due to the increase in information being provided by Iraqi citizens about insurgent activity, the increase in effectiveness of ISF, and the increase in their operations.

************************************************

Terror chief (Zarqawi) barely escapes capture twice.
(his luck wont last forever)

Link to Full Article
BY MOHAMAD BAZZI, NEWSDAY

BEIRUT -- Iraqi and U.S. forces have come close to capturing Islamic militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi at least twice since mid-January, according to Kurdish intelligence officials.

In each case, Iraq's most wanted man escaped shortly before raids on his hideouts, the two officials said in phone interviews from Iraq. Even though al-Zarqawi fled, Iraqi and U.S. officials were pleased by the accuracy of the intelligence that led to the raids.
***********************************************

Also more wepons caches seized, other terrorists arrested and killed, at least one other documented case of an Iraqi tipping off the authorities to an EID.
(improvised explosive device)

At least 2 HVTs( high value targets) have been captured.
notice this parasite has a different name than the other (Ibrahim and Duylami)

Iraqi Govt Says It Captures Top Zarqawi Aide

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq (news - web sites)'s government said on Friday it had captured a key lieutenant of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the Jordanian militant who is al Qaeda's leader in Iraq and has been behind some of the country's worst attacks.

It said Talib Mikhlif Arsan Walman al-Dulaymi, also known as Abu Qutaybah, was captured on Feb. 20 in Anah, a town northwest of Baghdad, about 35 miles from the Syrian border.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nm/20050225/ts_nm/iraq_zarqawi_aide_dc_2

.....

Here is the other HVT, who was doing beheadings.


"BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqi forces captured the leader of an al-Qaida-affiliated terrorist cell allegedly responsible for carrying out a string of beheadings in Iraq."

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20050225/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_050225131913

****************************

PS: Security is directly related to the dinar value imo.

I know this thread only concentrates on the positive and it is completely intentional.
We know it isnt easy and its dangerous, but our Veterans will prevail.

Stash reporting from the chAirForce @ 9:23 am Fri the 25th.

[Jen39503]

Awesome news, Stash!!!

[bagzz]

Looks like these 2 thugs bit off more than they could chew:

****************************

PS: Security is directly related to the dinar value imo.
I know this thread only concentrates on the positive and it is completely intentional.
We know it isnt easy and its dangerous, but our Veterans will prevail.

Stash reporting from the chAirForce @ 9:23 am Fri the 25th.


Stash,

Couldn't agree more!

The more stable, the more the dinar appreciates!

I posted this in the politics thread :shhh: (edited version) most of the info is from
BelmontClub:

EU to Open Baghdad Training Office; Officials Hail Unprecedented Unity Over Iraq
http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGB9H64IH5E.html

Bush, Chirac Call for Withdrawal of Syrian Troops From Lebanon
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?...eA&refer=europe

Canada, not wanting to be left out: Paul Martin to announce that Canada sending 30 soldiers to train Iraqis
http://news.channels.aol.ca/news/ar...218152709990019

Hillary Clinton judges that the Insurgency in Iraq is Failing
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=515943

Even the "insurgents" (i.e. terrorists) are starting to see the writing that is on the wall. In this article, they state:
"We are ready to work with you," the Iraqi negotiator said, according to Time.
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tm..._sunni_talks_dc
and
Sunnis Seek Place in New Iraqi Government
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tm...aq_050220185125
"Gathering in a central Baghdad hotel, about 70 tribal leaders from the provinces of Baghdad, Kirkuk, Salaheddin, Diyala, Anbar and Nineveh, tried to devise a strategy for participation in a future government. There was an air of desperation in some quarters of the smoke-filled conference room."

HMMMM


For many Europeans, the war was a reckless, provocative, dangerous, lawless piece of unilateral arrogance. But it has nevertheless brought forth a desirable outcome which would not have been achieved at all by the means that they advocated. So, it's not productive for them to continue to say, "told you so, told you so" in the face of what more and more people around the world see as a successful outcome (democratic, free state of Iraq) in spite of their disagreements with the process that got Iraq to that point.

The new European friendliness towards the Bush administration; Kofi Annan's pitiful attempt to claim credit for the Iraqi elections; Senator Clinton's newfound optimism about Iraq; the Ba'athist recent despair -- each chronicles erosion of original position that we shouldn't enter Iraq.

And is good news for Iraq, and IIF visionaries!! :happy64:

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Stash]

Thank you for reading it Jen. :)


Bagzz, Thanks for adding those links and comments.

From your 1st link:

"We are for the first time really united on Iraq," said EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana. "That without any doubt is going to be very important to the meetings we are going to have ... with President Bush."

Have you noticed since the world witnessed the Iraqis vote in great numbers at risk to their lives, that they can no longer in good conscience not support Iraq more fully?
How could they not show more support now?
Their international credibility would even be less.
I think that is a very big deal.

As for Canada sending only 30 soldiers, that is taking a public stance and will make them a potential target. No small thing.

Our side is growing stronger while our enemy is dwindling in size, power, public support, and time imo.

[Edmond]

Fox news just reported that an Aide to Al Za-rqawi was captured in Iraq by Iraqi Soldiers :happy64:
Now hopefully we will see less attacks and the Dinar increasing

Good will Prevail

[Stash]

Wow! Confirmed? Please post anything else you find.

[Xx_Exar_Kun_xX]

Wow! Confirmed? Please post anything else you find.


"Iraq's government said on Friday it had captured a key lieutenant of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi"

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nm/20050225/ts_nm/iraq_zarqawi_aide_dc_3

[Stash]

Im sorry. I misread that as Zarqawi had been captured. :o

[fms]

Im sorry. I misread that as Zarqawi had been captured. :o

I think you read it right Stash, the post was edited.
I was hoping it was Zarqawi and not just an aid.

[MEALTICKET]

How many top aides are there till we get to the head of this snake???

[Stevo]

Don't you think if 1 gets caught or killed, there are 20 more wanting to take his place? If one of our Generals gets killed we have 500 more wanting to take his place!

[Stash]

The top aide captures do seem to get old..
But I think he is really running out of "top aides"..

Remember these aides beheaded people and murdered many.
They are off the street forever. Probably valuable intel was seized.

But even if newbies do replace them their lack of experience would cause shortcomings.

Funds are drying up, weapons are being seized, more countries are throwing in support. There is much to be cautiously optimistic about imo.
I look forward to when the troops can come home with a job well done to the glory they deserve.

Years from now the history books on this will credit the first election as a major turning point.

[MEALTICKET]

Stevo you took the words right out y mouth too. I still getting a since these a Sunni will not just sit there asses down. I WISH THEY WOULD LET THE GOVERMENT TAKE CARE WHAT IT NEED'S TO DO. THIS IS PISSING ME OFF. BUT HEY COMPARE TO THE ATTACKS WEEKS PRIOR TO THE ELECTION I SEE A DIFFERNCE ALREADY!!! BUT STILL THOSE SUNNI'S...

[MEALTICKET]

Bye the way what's up with any upadate on the ole Bastard himself Saddam Hussein anyway or even Chemical Ail. Let's get on with gore and justice. Ohh Ohh... Maybe they need to put together the new Bill of Rights or whatever....

[Jen39503]

Bye the way what's up with any upadate on the ole Bastard himself Saddam Hussein anyway or even Chemical Ail. Let's get on with gore and justice. Ohh Ohh... Maybe they need to put together the new Bill of Rights or whatever....
The last thing i remember reading about it is that Iraqi judges and prosecutors were being trained.
I don't think the prosecution is no where near ready to tackle the 20+ lawyers that Saddams wife hired to defend him.

[al farook]

He should be tried in a public forum.

[MEALTICKET]

Does anyone have any predictions to offer on capture of Al Zarquwi?

[BRYAN]

He has to sleep & eat some place ...

He is being Taken care of by someone with alot of money...

Who and where Is only a matter of time before everyone affilated with him will pay the ultimate price ....

Phone Taps could Help .. Cell phone traces ???
Does he have any relatives ......Tap their phones
Maybe some of them knows where he is hiding...

[Dinardreams]

http://www.keralanext.com/news/index.asp?id=132584&pg=1
[Iraq News]: HADITHA, Iraq, U.S. Marines are using a private Iraqi security force to help them hunt down insurgents and say the tactic, while little used so far, is working.
Go Iraq..These are the next Military Leaders. :huge:

[Misafost]

http://www.keralanext.com/news/index.asp?id=132584&pg=1
[Iraq News]: HADITHA, Iraq, U.S. Marines are using a private Iraqi security force to help them hunt down insurgents and say the tactic, while little used so far, is working.
Go Iraq..These are the next Military Leaders. :huge:

Nice find.

[MotorDown]

http://www.almendhar.com/english_4885/news_print.aspx

KERBALA - Iraqi commandos have captured an Egyptian said to be an associate of Ayman al-Zawahiri, al Qaeda's number two, police sources said .