March 2006 - Iraq Special Weapons News

17 March 2006 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Transcript: DoD News Briefing with Lt. Gen. Chiarelli 17 Mar 2006 -- Presenter: Lt. Gen. Peter Chiarelli, commander, Multinational Corps Iraq
Operation Swarmer Continues with Little Resistance in Iraq VOA 17 Mar 2006 -- The number two U.S. commander in Iraq says the counter-insurgency operation north of Samarra is continuing with virtually no resistance, and will go on until the area is clear of insurgents and their weapons caches
Airfield managers keep runways ready AFPN 17 Mar 2006 -- The 379th Expeditionary Operational Support Squadron is tasked with the demanding job of managing an entire airfield.
US, Iraqi Forces Continue Anti-Rebel Sweep in Northern Iraq VOA 17 Mar 2006 -- U.S. and Iraqi forces are continuing for a second day a sweep in northern Iraq to hunt for weapons and suspected insurgents.

Three Years into OIF, Former Chairman Cites Successes, Challenges AFPS 17 Mar 2006 -- Three years after the launch of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said on morning talk shows today he's impressed by significant progress that's been made on the political, economic and security fronts.
Sectarian Violence Diminishing in Iraq, General Says AFPS 17 Mar 2006 -- The sectarian violence that surged after the Feb. 22 bombing of a Shiite mosque in Samarra, Iraq, has tapered off, and Iraqis are optimistic about the future, a top U.S. commander in Iraq said today.
Commander Directs Investigation Into Possible Abuse by Marines AFPS 17 Mar 2006 -- The commander of Multinational Corps Iraq has directed further investigation into events surrounding a Nov. 19 insurgent attack in Haditha, Iraq, military officials reported today.
Iraqi Sectarian Violence Below Pre-Samarra Level, General Says Washington File 17 Mar 2006 -- The level of sectarian violence in Iraq has tapered off significantly, returning to levels seen before the February 22 bombing of the Golden Mosque in Samarra, Iraq, a U.S. general in Iraq says.

IED Components Moving Across Iraq-Iran Border, General Says AFPS 17 Mar 2006 -- U.S. officials are sure Iran is conducting intelligence operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan, the commander of U.S. Central Command told the Senate Armed Services Committee yesterday.

Bush Outlining Plans for Victory in Iraq VOA 17 Mar 2006 -- With record low public approval ratings, President Bush is continuing a campaign to convince Americans that he has a plan for success in Iraq.

U.S. Willing To Talk to Iran About Situation in Iraq, Rice Says Washington File 17 Mar 2006 -- The United States is willing to talk to the Iranian government about the situation in Iraq but not about Iran's nuclear program, says Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

UN Envoy: Iraq Not Sliding Toward Civil War VOA 17 Mar 2006 -- The United Nations' special representative for Iraq says he does not believe Iraq is headed toward a civil war despite an escalation in sectarian violence

Iran to help restore security in Iraq, says Larijani IRNA 17 Mar 2006 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to contribute to any efforts being in interest of Iraq and its security, said Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani here on Friday.
Mottaki: Iran to talk with US in line with assisting Iraq IRNA 17 Mar 2006 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here on Friday that Iran is ready to hold direct negotiations with the United States in line with its humanitarian contributions to Iraq and to assist the government-building process there.
Iran Claims Good Intentions Toward Iraq RFE/RL 17 Mar 2006 -- The Iranian Foreign Minister says Tehran's decision to open diplomatic talks about Iraq with Washington is based upon what he called Tehran's "constant willingness" to help Iraq.