New security operation in Iraq [Operation White Shield]

United Press International via Washington Times ^ | 2005 Jun 16 | Samar Kadi

[Wiz]

The U.S. army said Thursday it launched a major security operation in central and southern Iraq to stem mounting violence.

A statement by the army said an estimated 1,000 U.S. troops carried an all-out security operation dubbed "White Shield" involving raids and searches of houses and suspected insurgent hideouts in Hulla.

It said at least seven gunmen were arrested and arms, including ammunition, weapons and 10 kilograms (more than 20 pounds) of explosives, were seized.

[Wiz]

Operation White shield ping!

[Allegra]

But...but...I thought we were bogged down in quagmire and this war was already lost.

That's what the nice man on TV said.

[Straight Vermonter]

I assume "Hulla" in the article is Hilla.

[Dog]

Interesting ....multiple US operations underway....really squeezing the jihad command and control.

Its been a bad week in jihadville......and it is only Friday.

[Wiz]

ping