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Al Qaeda strikes the Awakening south and north of Baghdad; the Awakening fights back. US and Iraqi forces continue to target al Qaeda's leadership and network.
The Iraq Army is leading an operation targeting the Mahdi Army in the souther city of Diwaniyah. Two Iraqi Army brigades, a National Police brigade and a US Army brigade have been moved to the city to conduct Operation Lion's Leap.
British are negotiating for the release of five kidnapped British citizens; kidnappers demand release of Qais Qazali, leader of the Iranian-backed Qazali network.
Wednesday's closure of the headquarters of the Association of Muslim Scholars at the Umm al Quraa mosque marks a dramatic shift in the Sunni religious establishment. A prominent Sunni cleric said the Association of Muslim Scholars "always justified killing and assassinations carried out by al Qaeda."
Operations against al Qaeda's network in Iraq have netted 45 senior leaders including two of al Masri's bodyguards and the emir of Diyala province. Al Qaeda is attempting to regroup in the north.
Multinational Forces Iraq and the Iraqi Security Forces maintain pressure on al Qaeda's network in the northern provinces, where violence has increased. Over 200 insurgents have been detained in latest sweep.
Islamic Army claimed 18 al Qaeda killed, 16 captured during clash in Salahadin province. Al Qaeda assassinates a tribal sheikh in Diyala.
A status update on the state of the Iraqi Security Forces. Iraq is significantly expanding its Special Operations Forces, ground commands and Air Force.
David Tate provides a view of Baghdad and southern Baghdad province from his September 2007 embed with Bill Roggio. David was embedded with US forces in East Rashid, Mahmudiyah, Al Haswa, Arab Jabour and Iskandariyah.
Afghan borne Abu Tiba al Karbuli killed along with two aides north of Ramadi as Coalition and Iraqi forces maintain pressure on al Qaeda in Iraq.
Eight of the 11 tribal leaders captured after a reconciliation meeting in Diyala were freed by Iraqi soldiers. Multinational Forces Iraq begins identifying the "rogue" Mahdi Army commanders and continues to pressure Sadr and his Mahdi Army.
Eight media cells and offices have been broken up in Iraq since the surge began in January 2007. US forces recently broke up al Furqan's Mosul cell and captured two leaders and two media specialists.
Transcript of bin Laden's latest audiotape shows the Iraq situation is viewed as dire. Bin Laden shows a tactical awareness of the decline in IED capabilities, contempt for the Saudi king, fear of the Iraqi military, and calls for Muslims to continue the fight.
In his latest audiotape, al Qaeda's leader admits leadership problems in Iraq, laments the splits between al Qaeda and insurgent and tribal organizations, and implores Sunnis to eschew tribal and national loyalties for the sake of jihad.
Over 60 reported killed as Sunni insurgent group battles al Qaeda after a local leader of the Islamic Army of Iraq was kidnapped in Madain. Osama bin Laden calls for Sunni insurgents to unite and reject the tribe and nation.
Coalition and Iraqi forces continue to target the Iranian-backed Shia terror groups while warning Muqtada al Sadr at the same time. The Mahdi Army is also targeted in Diwaniyah.
A careful review of the evidence shows the US military has been pushing the case of Iranian involvement inside Iraq since the beginning of 2007.
The targeting of al Qaeda in Iraq and Iranian-backed Shia terror groups, along with the rise of local Iraqi security forces, has netted results 10 months after the announcement of "The Surge."
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Al Qaeda attacks the Awakening; Senior al Qaeda leaders killed, captured
Al Qaeda strikes the Awakening south and north of Baghdad; the Awakening fights back. US and Iraqi forces continue to target al Qaeda's leadership and network.
Iraqi Security Forces take on the Mahdi Army in Diwaniyah
The Iraq Army is leading an operation targeting the Mahdi Army in the souther city of Diwaniyah. Two Iraqi Army brigades, a National Police brigade and a US Army brigade have been moved to the city to conduct Operation Lion's Leap.
Iranian-backed kidnappers demand release of Special Groups commander
British are negotiating for the release of five kidnapped British citizens; kidnappers demand release of Qais Qazali, leader of the Iranian-backed Qazali network.
Sunni clerics turn on Association of Muslim Scholars
Wednesday's closure of the headquarters of the Association of Muslim Scholars at the Umm al Quraa mosque marks a dramatic shift in the Sunni religious establishment. A prominent Sunni cleric said the Association of Muslim Scholars "always justified killing and assassinations carried out by al Qaeda."
Coalition special forces, al Qaeda fight major battle in Tarmiyah
Strike against senior al Qaeda leaders in Tarmiyah results in 25 al Qaeda killed, 21 captured. The battle, along with the recent killing of the city's emir and the capture of two of al Masri's bodyguards in Tarmiyah indicates the city may be an al Qaeda command hub.Targeting al Qaeda in Iraq's network
Operations against al Qaeda's network in Iraq have netted 45 senior leaders including two of al Masri's bodyguards and the emir of Diyala province. Al Qaeda is attempting to regroup in the north.
Operation Iron Hammer targets al Qaeda in Iraq's north
Multinational Forces Iraq and the Iraqi Security Forces maintain pressure on al Qaeda's network in the northern provinces, where violence has increased. Over 200 insurgents have been detained in latest sweep.
Al Qaeda, Islamic Army of Iraq battle near Samarra
Islamic Army claimed 18 al Qaeda killed, 16 captured during clash in Salahadin province. Al Qaeda assassinates a tribal sheikh in Diyala.
Why the violence has declined in Iraq
Bill Ardolino examines the impact of the surge and other theories on the recent decline in deaths in Iraq.Iraqi Security Forces Order of Battle: November 2007 Update
A status update on the state of the Iraqi Security Forces. Iraq is significantly expanding its Special Operations Forces, ground commands and Air Force.
Iraq in pictures
David Tate provides a view of Baghdad and southern Baghdad province from his September 2007 embed with Bill Roggio. David was embedded with US forces in East Rashid, Mahmudiyah, Al Haswa, Arab Jabour and Iskandariyah.
Iraqi police kill al Qaeda commander of western Iraq
Afghan borne Abu Tiba al Karbuli killed along with two aides north of Ramadi as Coalition and Iraqi forces maintain pressure on al Qaeda in Iraq.
Iraqi troops free tribal leaders kidnapped by Mahdi Army commander
Eight of the 11 tribal leaders captured after a reconciliation meeting in Diyala were freed by Iraqi soldiers. Multinational Forces Iraq begins identifying the "rogue" Mahdi Army commanders and continues to pressure Sadr and his Mahdi Army.
US targets al Qaeda's al Furqan media wing in Iraq
Eight media cells and offices have been broken up in Iraq since the surge began in January 2007. US forces recently broke up al Furqan's Mosul cell and captured two leaders and two media specialists.
"The darkness has become pitch black" - Osama bin Laden on Iraq situation
Transcript of bin Laden's latest audiotape shows the Iraq situation is viewed as dire. Bin Laden shows a tactical awareness of the decline in IED capabilities, contempt for the Saudi king, fear of the Iraqi military, and calls for Muslims to continue the fight.
Osama bin Laden on the state of Iraq
In his latest audiotape, al Qaeda's leader admits leadership problems in Iraq, laments the splits between al Qaeda and insurgent and tribal organizations, and implores Sunnis to eschew tribal and national loyalties for the sake of jihad.
Al Qaeda, Islamic Army clash south of Baghdad
Over 60 reported killed as Sunni insurgent group battles al Qaeda after a local leader of the Islamic Army of Iraq was kidnapped in Madain. Osama bin Laden calls for Sunni insurgents to unite and reject the tribe and nation.
Raid in Baghdad's Sadr City kills 49 Special Groups operatives
Coalition and Iraqi forces continue to target the Iranian-backed Shia terror groups while warning Muqtada al Sadr at the same time. The Mahdi Army is also targeted in Diwaniyah.
Iranian involvement in Iraq: an old or a new case?
A careful review of the evidence shows the US military has been pushing the case of Iranian involvement inside Iraq since the beginning of 2007.
Violence in Iraq drops dramatically
The targeting of al Qaeda in Iraq and Iranian-backed Shia terror groups, along with the rise of local Iraqi security forces, has netted results 10 months after the announcement of "The Surge."
