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U.S. Officer Reports ‘Tremendous Success’ in Southern Iraq |
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Thursday, 23 October 2008 |
American Forces Press Service
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| WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2008 – Security and stabilization efforts in three southern Iraqi provinces are going well, a senior U.S. military officer posted in Iraq said today. Video
The 1st Cavalry Division’s 4th Brigade Combat Team is responsible for an area that includes Muthanna, Maysan and Dhi Qar provinces in southern Iraq, Army Col. Philip Battaglia, 4th brigade commander, said during a satellite-carried news conference with Pentagon reporters.
“We’ve seen the security in this area improve significantly since our arrival in July,” Battaglia said. “The provinces are overall very stable, with occasional attacks by special groups and other criminal elements.”
“Special groups” is the term military officials use for illegal militias believed to be trained, equipped and financed by Iran. Maysan province, the colonel noted, shares a border with Iran.
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U.S. Officer Reports ‘Tremendous Success’ in Southern Iraq |
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Thursday, 23 October 2008 |
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2008 – Security and stabilization efforts in three southern Iraqi provinces are going well, a senior U.S.... |
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