November 2006 - Iraq Special Weapons News

20 November 2006 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Press Briefing, Nov. 20, 2006 MNF-I 20 Nov 2006 -- TOPIC: SITUATIONAL UPDATE
CENTAF releases airpower summary for Nov. 20 AFPN 20 Nov 2006 -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Nov. 20.
Special Iraqi Forces Conduct Raid in Sadr City AFPS 20 Nov 2006 -- Special Iraqi army forces, with coalition advisors, conducted a raid today in Baghdad's Sadr City neighborhood against an illegal armed group responsible for kidnapping, torturing and murdering Iraqi civilians and soldiers.
Violence in Iraq Drops in Weeks After Ramadan AFPS 20 Nov 2006 -- As expected, violence in Iraq has dropped following the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, a coalition spokesman said in Baghdad today.
Gunmen Attack Iraq Deputy Minister VOA 20 Nov 2006 -- An Iraqi deputy health minister says gunmen have attacked his convoy, killing two body guards.

United States Welcomes Dialogue Among Iraq's Neighbors Washington File 20 Nov 2006 -- Iran's offer to help the Iraqi government curb terrorist and sectarian attacks is welcome -- if it means that Iran finally intends to discontinue its own contribution toward continuing violence, a U.S. State Department spokesman says.
Iraqi Government Taking on Militias, Coalition Spokesman Says AFPS 20 Nov 2006 -- Politics is the best means available to the Iraqi government and the coalition to deal with armed militias in the country, a coalition spokesman said in Baghdad today.
Group Helps Evaluate, Revise Terror War Strategies AFPS 20 Nov 2006 -- An informal study group that the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff set up is helping to evaluate and revise strategy for the war on terror, Pentagon officials said today.
Report: Pentagon Study Supports Long-Term Military Option in Iraq VOA 20 Nov 2006 -- The Washington Post reports a Pentagon study will likely recommend a brief increase in U.S. troops in Iraq, followed by a long-term commitment to training Iraqis to handle security.

Iraqi, Syrian Officials Discuss Border Security VOA 20 Nov 2006 -- Iraqi and Syrian officials meeting in Baghdad continued talks on security and cooperation for a second day.
EU Launches Trade, Cooperation Talks With Baghdad VOA 20 Nov 2006 -- The European Union launched trade and cooperation talks with Baghdad Monday, three years after the block was split over the war in Iraq
Iraq: Syrian Minister In Baghdad As U.S. Mulls Options On Iraq RFE/RL 19 Nov 2006 -- Three years ago, when the U.S.-led international coalition toppled Saddam Hussein, optimism in Washington was high.
Syrian Foreign Minister Meets Iraqi Leaders RFE/RL 19 Nov 2006 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Mu'allim continues a visit to Iraq today with meetings in Baghdad with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and President Jalal Talabani.
Syrian Foreign Minister Visits Baghdad, Calls For Troop Withdrawal VOA 20 Nov 2006 -- Syria's foreign minister, on a diplomatic mission to Baghdad, has promised support for Iraq's government and called for a timetable for withdrawing foreign troops.

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