August 2007 - Iraq Special Weapons News

15 August 2007 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Operations in Iraq weekly update by Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Bergner, Multi-National Force-Iraq spokesman, Aug. 15, 2007 MNF-I 15 Aug 2007
Phantom Strike Operations Target Terrorist Safe Havens in Iraq AFPS 15 Aug 2007 -- Iraqi and coalition forces launched combat offensives dubbed "Operation Marne Husky" today and "Operation Lightning Hammer" yesterday to eliminate enemy sanctuaries in Iraq.
Operation Phantom Strike Builds on Security Progress, Intelligence AFPS 15 Aug 2007 -- Operation Phantom Strike, a joint operation launched this week by coalition and Iraqi forces, is using the information and intelligence gained through operations this summer to more effectively target insurgents throughout Iraq, a Multinational Force Iraq spokesman said today.
Bomb Attacks On Minority Kill 200 In Northern Iraq RFE/RL 15 Aug 2007 -- Iraqi officials say a series of bomb blasts in northern Iraq on August 14 has claimed the lives of at least 200 people and injured hundreds more.
US Military Suspects Al-Qaida in Iraqi Bombings VOA 15 Aug 2007 -- The U.S. military says al-Qaida was likely responsible for the multiple bombings in northern Iraq Tuesday that killed more than 200 people.

US Blames al-Qaida for Iraq Bombings That Killed at Least 250 VOA 15 Aug 2007 -- The U.S. military command in Iraq is blaming al-Qaida for spectacular bombings on Tuesday that killed at least 250 people

UN calls on Iraqi leaders to set aside religious differences after deadly car blasts UN News Centre 16 Aug 2007 -- United Nations officials today called on Iraqi leaders to set aside religious and political difference and protect civilians after yesterday's multiple car bombings in the north of the country that reportedly left at least 200 people dead and many more wounded.

Surge Efforts, Iraqi Government Independence Spur Economic Growth AFPS 15 Aug 2007 -- Recent surge operations and a continued commitment to ownership by the Iraqi government are contributing to increased economic progress in Iraq, a senior officer responsible for economic development there said yesterday.
IRAQ: Conflict jeopardising children's physical, mental health IRIN 15 Aug 2007
Iraq Weekly Status Report US Dept. of State 15 Aug 2007 [PDF]

Luers: U.S. Seems More Willing to Give UN Expanded Role in Iraq cfr.org 15 Aug 2007
IRAQ: Emergency medical supplies requested after latest bomb blasts IRIN 15 Aug 2007 -- Doctors in hospitals treating victims of the latest bomb blasts - believed to have targeted the Yazidi community in northwestern Iraq - have asked for medical supplies to be delivered urgently.

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