General Eikenberry expects the Taliban to increase attacks and “will try to attack border security posts, extend their suicide bombings, and attack district centers in groups of 25 to 100 fighters.” Mullah Obaidullah Akhund said Saddam’s execution “will boost the morale of Muslims.” Iran said the US presence in Afghanistan is the source of instability in the country. Canada has pulled reporters from the theater due to a liberal embed policy.
