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Major Weapons Cache Seized, Linked to Iran
The Weekly Standard ^
| Monday, February 26, 2007
| Michael Goldfarb
Posted on 02/27/2007 5:51:07 AM PST by pleikumud
Over the weekend, Coalition forces were tipped off to a major weapons cache in the turbulent province of Diyala. According to Capt. Clayton Combs, who commands the 1st Cavalry unit which raided what he called "an IED factory," the cache included 15 122-mm rockets, two dozen 120-mm mortar rounds, mines, anti-aircraft ammunition and rocket-propelled grenades. Combs also reported the discovery of some 150 machine-milled copper plates that are necessary to build the explosively formed projectiles (EFPs)--the most deadly form of IED--that have killed so many U.S. military personnel in Iraq.
The copper plates, Combs said, we're of Iranian origin, as were the rockets and mortars, which were dated to 2002 and 2006. Though the Captain was careful not to point the finger directly at the Iranian government, as the Los Angeles Times reported, the press briefing was "the latest attempt to link the deadliest form of roadside bombs in Iraq to components manufactured in Iran."
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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: ied; iran; iraq; wot
Iran is killing our soldiers. The United States should start bombing Iran's oil pipelines and nuclear sites immediately. We should keep bombing until they are pulverized. This would castrate Iran. Of course the Democrats, who are allies of and cheerleaders for terrorists, will be outraged.
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posted on
02/27/2007 5:51:08 AM PST
by
pleikumud
To: pleikumud
The copper plates, Combs said, we're of Iranian origin, as were the rockets and mortars, which were dated to 2002 and 2006.
Surprise, surprise, surprise.
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posted on
02/27/2007 6:02:20 AM PST
by
The_Victor
(If all I want is a warm feeling, I should just wet my pants.)
To: pleikumud
The bombing begins in 5 minutes.
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posted on
02/27/2007 6:03:45 AM PST
by
neodad
(USS Vincennes (CG-49) Freedom's Fortress)
To: KylaStarr; Cindy; StillProud2BeFree; nw_arizona_granny; Velveeta; Dolphy; appalachian_dweller; ...
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posted on
02/27/2007 6:05:39 AM PST
by
Calpernia
(Breederville.com)
To: neodad
In a related story, UN Inspector Hans Blix announced he is tanned, rested, and ready to begin analyzing the weaponry to determine whether it is indeed of Iranian origin...
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posted on
02/27/2007 6:07:06 AM PST
by
COBOL2Java
("No stronger retrograde force exists in the world" - Winston Churchill on Islam)
To: pleikumud
Should've taken them out years ago with Iraq.
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posted on
02/27/2007 6:12:39 AM PST
by
b4its2late
(Liberalism is a hollow log and a mental disorder.)
To: pleikumud
This pending invasion of Iran is LONG overdue.
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posted on
02/27/2007 6:14:23 AM PST
by
Preachin'
(Enoch's testimony was that he pleased God: Why are we still here?)
To: The_Victor
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posted on
02/27/2007 6:24:15 AM PST
by
Vaquero
("An armed society is a polite society" Robert A. Heinlein)
To: Vaquero
"In other news, three more imperialist helicopters were shot down over Baghdad by brave freedom fighters..." /sarc
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posted on
02/27/2007 6:30:40 AM PST
by
Fitzcarraldo
(If the Moon didn't exist, people would have traveled to Mars by now.)
To: pleikumud
Just noting that this is yet another sign that the new strategy in Iraq is working.......
Prayers for our military!
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posted on
02/27/2007 6:40:34 AM PST
by
ohioWfan
(PRAY for our President and our troops!!)
To: Fitzcarraldo
"In other news, three more imperialist helicopters were shot down over Baghdad by brave freedom fighters...hiding amongst large groups of women and chidren.
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posted on
02/27/2007 6:46:19 AM PST
by
Therapsid
(Every other weekend however i enthusiastically support dangerous fantasy.)
To: pleikumud
Iranians are killing our soldiers and the Democrats want to limit the president's options for taking care of the problem.
So much for "we support the soldiers".
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posted on
02/27/2007 6:50:07 AM PST
by
Peach
To: pleikumud
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posted on
02/27/2007 7:15:27 AM PST
by
RaceBannon
(Innocent until proven guilty: The Pendleton 8...down to 3..GWB, we hardly knew ye...)
To: pleikumud
I see the MSM was all over this story. <./S>
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posted on
02/27/2007 8:02:29 AM PST
by
Mad_Tom_Rackham
(Veritas. Gravitas. Ohmygas.)
To: RaceBannon
http://rescueattempt.tripod.com/
Saved in Favorites file for later reference, Thanks!
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posted on
02/27/2007 8:47:01 AM PST
by
4woodenboats
("Show me what 100 hours brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman")
To: pleikumud
One more in a long line of reasons Iran has given us to take out their leadership.
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posted on
02/27/2007 9:55:25 AM PST
by
TigersEye
(For Democrats; victory in Iraq is not an option!)
To: Mad_Tom_Rackham
The media is too busy reporting Al Gore at the Oscars to be concerned about Iran killing American soldiers.
To: pleikumud
The show is about to start... Expect an attack on Iran by the end of the month. (if wall street and oil futures are right)
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