July 2006 - Iraq Special Weapons News

06 July 2006 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Press Briefing, July 6, 2006 MNF-I 06 Jul 2006 -- SPECIAL BRIEFING FOR THE ARABIC MEDIA BY MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM CALDWELL, SPOKESMAN FOR THE MULTINATIONAL FORCE IRAQ TOPICS INCLUDE: THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION INTO EVENTS AT MAHMUDIYAH
CENTAF releases airpower summary AFPN 06 Jul 2006 -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for July 6.
Nine Terrorists Detained in Iraq; Multiple Weapons Caches Found AFPS 06 Jul 2006 -- Coalition and Iraqi forces have detained nine suspected terrorists and discovered numerous weapons caches over the past several days, U.S. military officials reported.
Suicide Car Bombing in Southern Iraq Kills 12 VOA 06 Jul 2006 -- Iraqi police say a suicide car bombing outside a Shi'ite shrine has killed at least 12 people, including eight Iranians, and wounded nearly 40 others.

Enterprise Concludes Operations in Persian Gulf Navy NewsStand 06 Jul 2006 -- USS Enterprise (CVN 65), Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2 and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 successfully completed the first operational portion of their deployment, July 6. The carrier now heads to the Western Pacific to begin operations with U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet.
Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group Returns Following 6-Month Deployment Navy NewsStand 06 Jul 2006 -- Thousands of family members and friends crowded the pier at Naval Air Station North Island July 6 to take part in the homecoming celebration for the maiden deployment of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), the Navy’s newest Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

No U.S. Soldier Immune from Prosecution for Criminal Acts Washington File 06 Jul 2006 -- Any member of the U.S. armed forces serving in Iraq "is subject to prosecution" if suspected of a criminal act or unethical behavior, says Army Major General William Caldwell.
Bush Concerned About Efforts to Derail Progress in Iraq VOA 06 Jul 2006 -- President Bush says he is concerned about efforts to derail progress in Iraq, as the new government there works to establish more security
Top US Officials in Iraq Deplore Alleged Killing of Civilians VOA 06 Jul 2006 -- The top U.S. diplomatic and military officials in Iraq say the alleged killing of four Iraqi civilians by U.S. soldiers is "absolutely inexcusable and unacceptable."
U.S. Leaders in Iraq Promise Openness, Justice in Civilian Deaths AFPS 06 Jul 2006 -- The top U.S. general in Iraq and the U.S. ambassador to Iraq issued a statement today expressing "heartfelt condolences" to the families of four Iraqi civilians killed March 12 in Iraq.

Deputy Secretary-General Malloch Brown visits Baghdad for talks on new compact UN News Centre 06 Jul 2006 -- Deputy United Nations Secretary-General Mark Malloch Brown today conferred with Iraqi leaders in Baghdad on a new partnership with the international community, the proposed International Compact for Iraq aimed at consolidating peace and pursuing political, economic and social development over the next 5 years.

IRAQ: Constitution revision key to reconciliation, analysts say IRIN 06 Jul 2006 -- Keeping Shi'ite promises and revising the Iraqi constitution to the approval of Sunnis is a crucial starting point in making the country's reconciliation plan work and curbing daily violence, according to experts.

Gasoline Shortages Frustrate Iraqis VOA 06 Jul 2006 -- It is an irony of Iraqi life, that the country with the world's second-largest proven oil reserves must import petroleum products, and has a thriving black market for gasoline

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