Posted on 06/07/2010 7:21:19 PM PDT by SandRat
WASHINGTON, June 7, 2010 – Iraqi security forces killed seven al-Qaida in Iraq members and captured three others during June 5 security operations in northern Iraq.
In east Mosul, Iraqi forces accompanied by U.S. advisors interdicted a vehicle to arrest a suspected senior al-Qaida in Iraq leader believed responsible for recruiting foreign fighters and organizing terrorist operations in southern Mosul.
As the security team approached the vehicle, the warranted man and his passengers presented a threat to the security forces, which then fired and killed three men, including the wanted al-Qaida leader.
Also on June 5, Iraqi forces killed four suspected al-Qaida in Iraq members and arrested three suspected criminal associates during a combined operation south of Mosul. The forces searched multiple buildings for a suspected senior al-Qaida leader involved in vehicle-borne explosive attacks and roadside bombings on civilians, as well as Iraqi and coalition forces.
As the team approached the building in which the suspect was believed to be located, occupants lobbed grenades and fired automatic weapons at the forces. The Iraqi security forces returned fire, killing four.
Information and evidence gathered at the scene led Iraqi forces to identify and arrest three suspected al-Qaida associates.
On June 4, Iraqi security forces arrested three suspected al-Qaida in Iraq criminal associates during a combined operation in Baghdad. The forces searched several buildings for an al-Qaida member suspected in IED attacks.
The man is wanted in a warrant for trafficking al-Qaida fighters. Information and evidence gathered at the scene led Iraqi forces to identify and arrest three criminal associates.
In June 3 Iraq operations:
- Iraqi forces arrested a suspected al-Qaida in Iraq member during a combined operation in west Mosul. Iraq forces accompanied by U.S. advisors conducted a vehicle stop to apprehend the suspected AQI member with ties to al-Qaida leaders in the Mosul area. Information and evidence gathered at the scene led Iraqi forces to identify and arrest the warranted man.
- Iraqi forces arrested a suspected Jaysh al-Mahdi member during a combined operation in southern Baghdad. The suspect allegedly conducted numerous attacks against Iraqi and coalition forces, including the assassination of an Iraqi soldier. The suspect also is believed to be responsible for weapons trafficking and several indirect-fire attacks against Joint Security Station Zafariniyah and Forward Operating Base Rustamiyah. Information and evidence gathered at the scene led Iraqi forces to identify and arrest the suspect.
- Iraqi forces arrested three suspected al-Qaida in Iraq criminal associates during an operation in western Mosul. Iraqi forces accompanied by U.S. advisors searched a building for the man who is believed to acquire vehicles and weapons used to carry out assassinations in Mosul. The suspect also is believed to have close ties to senior al-Qaida in Iraq leaders.
It seems that the Iraqi forces aren’t hamstrung by the same ROE as coalition forces.
Whatever is happening, my grandson is in the middle of it, and I love the little sh** for his courage!! NOTHING scares him!
May he be safe.
Mo was never a big AQ town. I wonder if the ops around Mosul aren’t just mopping up the cats and dogs.
the rats and gophers
I suspect God has something special in mind for my grandson. His mother had three blessings while she was pregnant, and when he was born, I was in the delivery room.
The umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck three times, but he did not suffocate. I carried him from the delivery room to the nursery, and it was an honor and a privilege.
I knew, the minute I saw the cord around his neck, that he was destined for something great. I’ve never told his mother about the cord, and I think no one else has, either. But he is my hero. He will not die until he has completed the Job he was sent to Earth to do.
If he is to die in the service of his country, then the situation will be honorable, whether it comes today or in the next 20 years. Prayers are always accepted, no matter where they originate.
My grandson has much to do before his Job is done. I continue to pray for him and for his wife, that both will draw strength from the other.
You have seen things in war that you cannot explain or relate to anyone else. It’s OK. My grandson, were he under your command, would be one of those who defied your ability to discuss.
My heart is at peace, knowing that with commanders like you, my grandson is safe. Thank you so much for being such a good dad!!!
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