July 2007 - Iraq Special Weapons News

20 July 2007 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Transcript: DoD News Briefing with Maj. Gen. Gaskins from Iraq 20 Jul 2007 -- Presenter: Commander, Multinational Force-West Maj. Gen. Walter Gaskins
July 19 airpower summary: A-10s pack mighty punch AFPN 20 Jul 2007 -- Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations July 19, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
Iraq Operations Kill, Capture Dozens of Enemy Fighters AFPS 20 Jul 2007 -- Coalition and Iraqi forces killed or captured dozens of enemy fighters and terrorism suspects in operations over the last three days, military officials reported.
Seabees Build Shore Facilities for RIVERONs in Iraq Navy NewsStand 20 Jul 2007 -- A team of divers from Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2 began the very large task of constructing a boat ramp and floating pier for the Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 1 boats being utilized on the Euphrates River, June 22.
Rocketman, assistant captured during Marne Avalanche MNF-I 20 Jul 2007 -- Iraqi soldiers and U.S. paratroopers captured the ringleader of a cell responsible for conducting rocket attacks on the people and security forces of North Babil, July 18.
3 terrorists killed, 44 suspects detained in Coalition operations MNF-I 20 Jul 2007 -- Coalition Forces killed three terrorists and detained 44 suspected terrorists during operations around Iraq Friday targeting terrorist leaders and their operational cells.

Georgia Sends More Troops To Iraq RFE/RL 20 Jul 2007 -- Georgia has sent the first of an extra 1,300 troops to Iraq.

September Reporting Requirement Still on Track, General Says AFPS 20 Jul 2007 -- A top coalition commander in Iraq issued a statement today saying remarks he made at a news conference yesterday should not be interpreted as seeking to delay a progress report due in September.
Anbar Situation Has 'Turned the Corner,' U.S. General Says AFPS 20 Jul 2007 -- The security situation in Anbar province has greatly improved in recent months, thanks to additional U.S. troops provided by the surge and the growing presence of trained and vetted Iraqi soldiers and police, a senior U.S. military officer said today.
US General Says Anbar Progress Permanent, but US Forces Still Needed VOA 20 Jul 2007 -- The commander of coalition forces in Iraq's western al-Anbar Province says there has been major and irreversible progress in the area in recent months.
US General Reports Progress Against Insurgency in Iraq's Anbar Province VOA 20 Jul 2007 -- A senior U.S. general in Iraq says he thinks coalition forces have "turned the corner" against insurgents in troubled al-Anbar province, west of Baghdad.

Migiro sees progress in Iraq Compact but urges more international support UN News Centre 20 Jul 2007 -- United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro today said a five-year peace and development plan for Iraq has achieved progress but urged more global action in support of its goals.

Iran, US, announce agreement to hold 2nd round of talks - Mottaki IRNA 20 Jul 2007 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki re-confirmed here Friday afternoon that in response to Iraqi officials' request, Iran and US have agreed to hold a second round of talks on security in Iraq.

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