Posted on 11/14/2014 5:25:31 PM PST by Olog-hai
Among the thousands of militia fighters who flocked to northern Iraq to battle militant group Islamic State over the summer was Qais al-Khazali.
Like the fighters, Khazali wore green camouflage. But he also sported a shoulder-strapped pistol and sunglasses and was flanked by armed bodyguards. When he was not on the battlefield, the 40-year-old Iraqi donned the robes and white turban of a cleric.
Khazali is the head of a militia called Asaib Ahl al-Haq that is backed by Iran. Thanks to his position, he is one of the most feared and respected militia leaders in Iraq, and one of Iran’s most important representatives in the country.
His militia is one of three small Iraqi Shi’ite armies, all backed by Iran, which together have become the most powerful military force in Iraq since the collapse of the national army in June. …
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Elections have consequences !
Interesting report. Iranians couldn’t do this with Saddam still there. And, had the Shah stayed in Iran. Two strategic mistakes by the US. Alas, big ‘ifs’, rest is history; way i see it turmoil in that region will continue for a long time.
That’s right - this guy is one of valjar’s folks!
And I bet the talk on secure sat phones to bastards
Muslims killing Muslims alert
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