September 2006 - Iraq Special Weapons News

24 September 2006 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Coalition Forces Detain 26 in Three Incidents, Find Munitions AFPS 24 Sep 2006 -- Coalition forces detained 21 suspected terrorists in Iraq yesterday, while another five suspects were detained and a weapons cache discovered based on an Iraqi citizen's tip.

U.S. Intelligence Concludes Iraq War Worsens Terror Threat RFE/RL 24 Sep 2006 -- According to a report cited by "The New York Times," U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that the U.S.-led war in Iraq has given birth to a new generation of Islamic radicals and worsened the threat of global terrorism.
Reports: US Intelligence Says Iraq War Increasing Terror Threat VOA 24 Sep 2006 -- American intelligence agencies have reportedly determined that the war in Iraq has increased the global threat of terrorism.
Statement by the Director of National Intelligence, John D. Negroponte, in response to news reports about the National Intelligence Estimate on Trends in Global Terrorism Office of the Director of National Intelligence 24 Sep 2006

President Bush: Iraq Not on Brink of Civil War AFPS 24 Sep 2006 -- President Bush said he relies on military advisors and other officials on the ground in Iraq to keep him abreast of the situation in the country, and they're telling him civil war is not imminent.

Iraqi President Says Country's Forces Ready, Willing to Help Secure Baghdad AFPS 24 Sep 2006 -- The Iraqi government is ready to send whatever number of troops is needed to help secure Baghdad, Iraqi President Jalal Talabani said today.
Preparations to Debate Federalism in Iraq Come Amid Continued Violence VOA 24 Sep 2006 -- Iraqi lawmakers are reporting a breakthrough accord among political groups that could ultimately allow for the creation of autonomous regions, including in the country's Shi'ite dominated south.

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