06 August 2010 - Iraq Special Weapons News |
Operations
Deployments
US Policy
United Nations
Reconstruction Issues
Foreign Reactions
News Reports
Current Operations
- Iraqi Forces Arrest 3 Suspected of Helping Terrorists AFPS 06 Aug 2010 -- Iraqi security forces, with U.S. advisors, have arrested three suspected criminal associates of terrorist groups operating in Iraq.
- Logistical Drawdown in Iraq Proceeds Ahead of Schedule AFPS 06 Aug 2010 -- Commander overseeing the movement credited hard work and intensive preparation with ensuring the mission proceeds smoothly and ahead of schedule.
Deployments
- Fort Bragg welcomes Devil Brigade home Army News 06 Aug 2010 -- The Army's chief management officer welcomed Devil Brigade Soldiers home at a Pope Air Force Base's Green Ramp ceremony, after a year-long deployment to Iraq.
US Policy
- U.S. Senate Confirms New Iraq Ambassador RFE/RL 06 Aug 2010 -- The U.S. Senate has unanimously confirmed career American diplomat James Jeffrey to be Washington's new ambassador to Iraq.
United Nations
- UN extends mandate of its mission in Iraq RIA Novosti 06 Aug 2010 -- The UN Security Council extended on Thursday the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq until July 31, 2011.
Reconstruction Issues
- Iraqi Officials: Progress Made On Coalition Deal RFE/RL 06 Aug 2010 -- Iraqi politicians say the two blocs that won the most votes in the March 7 parliamentary elections are edging closer to a deal to form a new government.
- Report: Obama Asks Shi'ite Cleric to Settle Iraq's Political Crisis VOA 06 Aug 2010 -- US President Obama has sent a letter to Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric urging him to persuade the country's leaders to form a new government.
Foreign Reactions
News Reports
- Baghdad Hit by Multiple Bombings VOA 06 Aug 2010 -- Iraqi authorities say at least three people were killed and at least 28 others wounded in roadside blasts in Baghdad.
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