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Al Qaeda and the Taliban carry out their latest sophisticated strike. The death toll rises to 70, with more than 250 wounded. The hotel is destroyed by the bombing and fire.
Zawahiri addressed a letter directly to the leader of the Islamic State. Sources tell The Long War Journal that al Qaeda backfilled the leadership position after it exposed Baghdadi was played by an actor.
A series of letters from Zawahiri, Baghdadi, and al Masri found on the body of al Qaeda in Iraq's former information minister show senior al Qaeda leaders have lost confidence in al Qaeda in Iraq's leader. Captured operatives say the war is lost.
The Counter Terrorism Bureau, which houses much of Iraq's special operations capable forces, provides the third leg of the security forces troika.
Anbar is the eleventh province to go under Iraqi control, the 17th Division takes control of southern Baghdad, and more.
Twenty Hezbollah Brigades operatives have been captured in the past two months. The detentions have provided insight on the group's propaganda efforts.
The US plan to draw down forces in Iraq was announced by General Petraeus in a September 2007 briefing to Congress. The drawdown schedule is based on the Iraqi forces taking over responsibility for security.
US troops accompany Tarmiyah's local security forces during patrols in the city.
Tarmiyah's Sons of Iraq provide a crucial component to securing the one-time al Qaeda in Iraq stronghold.
US military intelligence identifies the location of Qods Force camps inside Iran. Hezbollah is involved in the training of Shia terror groups.
Iraq's arms purchases provides insight on the potential distribution of armor in the Iraqi Army.
Governor Ra'ad Rashid al Tamini may have one of the toughest jobs in the world trying to bring order in Iraq's turbulent Diyala province. Tamini fired the provincial chief of police after he failed to take orders from the provincial government.
The US administers the payment of the local security forces in Tarmiyah. The strategy is paying dividends.
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Bombing at Islamabad Marriott latest in string of complex terror attacks
Al Qaeda and the Taliban carry out their latest sophisticated strike. The death toll rises to 70, with more than 250 wounded. The hotel is destroyed by the bombing and fire.
US sanctions Iranian general for aiding Iraqi terror groups
A Qods Force deputy commander and a Mahdi Army commander are added to the US Treasury Department's list of those aiding Shia terror groups.Who is Abu Omar al Baghdadi?
Zawahiri addressed a letter directly to the leader of the Islamic State. Sources tell The Long War Journal that al Qaeda backfilled the leadership position after it exposed Baghdadi was played by an actor.
Letters from al Qaeda leaders show Iraqi effort is in disarray
A series of letters from Zawahiri, Baghdadi, and al Masri found on the body of al Qaeda in Iraq's former information minister show senior al Qaeda leaders have lost confidence in al Qaeda in Iraq's leader. Captured operatives say the war is lost.
Iraq strengthens the Counter Terrorism Bureau
The Counter Terrorism Bureau, which houses much of Iraq's special operations capable forces, provides the third leg of the security forces troika.
Iraqi Security Forces Order of Battle: September 2008 update
Anbar is the eleventh province to go under Iraqi control, the 17th Division takes control of southern Baghdad, and more.
US detains 7 League of the Righteous operatives in Iraq
The US has captured several senior leaders of the Iranian-backed, Mahdi Army offshoot since identifying the group two weeks ago.Coalition forces target Hezbollah Brigades in Baghdad
Twenty Hezbollah Brigades operatives have been captured in the past two months. The detentions have provided insight on the group's propaganda efforts.
Senior Special Groups leader captured at Baghdad airport
The unnamed leader has traveled to Iran and Lebanon to consult with Iranian agents and Hezbollah. He was also behind the June 24 bombing attack at the Sadr City District Advisory Council meeting that killed two US soldiers, two members of the US State Department, and six Iraqis.Three senior al Qaeda in Iraq leaders captured in Baghdad
A senior al Qaeda adviser, a district commander, and an adviser to Obu Omar al Baghdadi were captured during raids over the past two weeks. Both played a crucial part in al Qaeda's terror campaign in 2007.US draws down forces as Iraqis stand up security forces
The US plan to draw down forces in Iraq was announced by General Petraeus in a September 2007 briefing to Congress. The drawdown schedule is based on the Iraqi forces taking over responsibility for security.
Bungled raid in Diyala threatens political developments, military operations
Sunni-Shia tensions boil over in Diyala province as an unidentified force raided the governor's office and killed his aide after attempting to arrest a Sunni member of the provincial parliament.New Special Groups splinter emerges on Iraqi scene
The Asaib al Haq, or League of the Righteous, a terror group backed by Iran's Qods Force, is being targeted by Coalition forces in the Baghdad region and the South.Sons of Iraq patrol recon - building relationships one night at a time
US troops accompany Tarmiyah's local security forces during patrols in the city.
US Army creates non-lethal platoon to handle reconstruction as violence subsides
A Stryker platoon is assigned to administer reconstruction and security projects in northern Diyala province.Tarmiyah's Sons of Iraq: security for the short term
Tarmiyah's Sons of Iraq provide a crucial component to securing the one-time al Qaeda in Iraq stronghold.
Iran continues to train Shia terror groups for attacks in Iraq
US military intelligence identifies the location of Qods Force camps inside Iran. Hezbollah is involved in the training of Shia terror groups.
Iraqi Army beefs up armored forces
Iraq's arms purchases provides insight on the potential distribution of armor in the Iraqi Army.
Diyala governor survives potential coup d'état, suicide bomber
Governor Ra'ad Rashid al Tamini may have one of the toughest jobs in the world trying to bring order in Iraq's turbulent Diyala province. Tamini fired the provincial chief of police after he failed to take orders from the provincial government.
Sons of Iraq payday - The '$100 Bill Strategy' in action
The US administers the payment of the local security forces in Tarmiyah. The strategy is paying dividends.
