New Direction in Iraq?
In May 2008, America had 19 military deaths, a record low number. Even more importantly, we have only lost eight of our military since May 12, 2008.
On that date, BG Qassem Soleimani, head of the Qods (Special Operations) Force of Iran, met with Pres. Nouri al-Maliki of Iraq. They finalized a deal whereby Iran will cut back on its armament support for insurgents and bring Muqtada al-Sadr and his Mahdi Army to heel. In return, Iraq will give Iran precedence over the U.S. in policy and diplomatic affairs.
America has secretly agreed to pull back from military operations in Iraq, let Iran have its way, and will either force its proxy anti-Iran force (Mujahideen-e Khalq) to leave Iraq or disband it altogether.
Our sole remaining mission in Iraq is to provide arms and payroll to the Sons of Iraq tribal forces.
Given this new direction, and the destabilization and dispersion of al-Qaeda in Mosul, the U.S. can now start some serious withdrawals.
On that date, BG Qassem Soleimani, head of the Qods (Special Operations) Force of Iran, met with Pres. Nouri al-Maliki of Iraq. They finalized a deal whereby Iran will cut back on its armament support for insurgents and bring Muqtada al-Sadr and his Mahdi Army to heel. In return, Iraq will give Iran precedence over the U.S. in policy and diplomatic affairs.
America has secretly agreed to pull back from military operations in Iraq, let Iran have its way, and will either force its proxy anti-Iran force (Mujahideen-e Khalq) to leave Iraq or disband it altogether.
Our sole remaining mission in Iraq is to provide arms and payroll to the Sons of Iraq tribal forces.
Given this new direction, and the destabilization and dispersion of al-Qaeda in Mosul, the U.S. can now start some serious withdrawals.
posted by Jack Cormode at 11:07 AM
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