US Forces Secure Iraqi Northern and Southern Oil Fields! [DEBKA]

DEBKAfile Security Newsletter ^ | March 21, 2003 | Gioria Shamis Formerly of Economist Magazine

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UNITED STATES-BRITISH ADVANCING RAPIDLY ON ALL WARFRONTS FRIDAY, CLEARING THE WAY TO BAGHDAD AND NORTHERN OIL CITIES.

NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN OIL FIELDS ARE REPORTED SECURE BY UNITED STATES FORCES.

UNITED STATES SPECIAL FORCES ENTER KIRKUK OIL FIELDS FRIDAY TO FLUSH OUT IRAQI TROOPS.

[John H K]

Everything DEBKA reports as correct is simply previously reported from a network or a newswire; the remaining 20% of stuff they make up, or simply don't understand (example: their laughable conclusion that since Chinese small arms ammo was found in AQ caves in Afghanistan, that meant China directly supported AQ.)

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I think this sounds accurate. If we are to be in Baghdad by Sunday or Monday this would make sense..

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I believe oil has beem going down recently..

[XJarhead]

beginning of the Bagdad assault is scheduled to coincide with opening of the Academy Awards.

Just one guy's opinion, but I suspect we'll do a "hurry up and wait" once we get to Baghdad. Rather than simply assault, we'll spend some time trying to talk the RG and SPG units out without a fight.

[Friend of thunder]

I believe oil has beem going down recently

Yes, it has been above $30.00 a barrel recently. CBS Market has info here . Falling for the last seven trading days!