Iraqi army soldiers and U.S. forces will continue to maintain presence and increase efforts in securing the Iraq-Syria border," the spokesman said.
I'd say that it is possible.
And I'll also say, it NEEDS to be done.
Debka is certainly not a trusted NEWS outlet, but they do have some sources that get into some pretty 'hot' places that no rational person would go (without armor and airsupport anyway). I'd say that 5 - 10% of the time Debka gets a real scoop that the real news organizations either wish they could get, or really want to ignore and hide.
If , as is likely, it is completely untrue or at least highly exaggerated, will we be hearing some future John Kerry clone reminiscing about "Thanksgiving in 'Thyria' ?????