NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
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July 23, 2004
Release Number: 04-07-44
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STRIKE TARGETS THE ZARQAWI NETWORK
Statement by Brig. Gen. Erv Lessel, United States Air Force, Deputy Director for MNF-I Operations
BAGHDAD - Multi-National Forces - Iraq conducted a precision attack on anti-Iraqi forces in southwest Fallujah today at 6:33 AM local Baghdad time.
Based on multiple sources of intelligence, the attack targeted 10-12 terrorists with known ties to the Abu Musab al-Zarqawi network of foreign terrorists. The anti-Iraqi forces were struck while in the courtyard of a house; the house was left intact.
This action was taken in full coordination between the Interim Iraqi Government and Multi-National Forces. Many tribal leaders and residents of Fallujah are tired of terrorist activities in their city and support the recent series of attacks against Zarqawi's forces in southern Fallujah. Seven operations conducted during the past month have eroded Zarqawi's base of support and ability to carry out terror attacks against security forces and the people of Iraq.
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