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Iran-trained Shiite Iraqis returning to launch bombings: police
afp ^ | 9/20/08 | afp

Posted on 09/20/2008 7:13:38 PM PDT by Flavius

NASIRIYAH, Iraq (AFP) - Groups of Shiite extremists trained in Iran are returning to Iraq with plans to bomb high-profile targets, the chief of Dhi Qar province's police said Saturday. ADVERTISEMENT

Brigadier General Sabah al-Fatlawi told AFP "Special Groups" (Shiite extremists) of around 10 fighters each are returning by crossing the border from Amara, the capital of Shiite Maysan province in the south.

"The Special Groups are returning from Iran after receiving training in using new tactics. We have seized 20 motorcycle bombs in Nasiriyah. Some groups have arrived in Nasiriyah," Fatlawi said, referring to the capital of Dhi Qar, which neighbours Maysan.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: bombers; geopolitics; iran; iraq; shiite; specialgroups; wot

1 posted on 09/20/2008 7:13:38 PM PDT by Flavius
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To: Flavius

Maybe the excuse we need to kick their ass once and for all.


2 posted on 09/20/2008 7:22:07 PM PDT by misterrob (Obama-Keep the Change!)
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To: Flavius

bump


3 posted on 09/21/2008 5:31:49 AM PDT by nuconvert (Obama - Preferred by 4 out of 5 Dictators & Terrorists// Rove>Biden is a Big,Blowhard Dufus)
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To: misterrob

The announcement was made by an Iraqi. The problem is announced and thus known. The general is charged with exterminating the Shia terrorists.

It is not an American problem.


4 posted on 09/21/2008 5:35:21 AM PDT by bert (K.E. N.P. +12 . Conservation? Let the NE Yankees freeze.... in the dark)
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