U.S. and Iraqi Commandos Targeted ISIS in Sprawling Operation

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American and Iraqi commandos raided Islamic State hide-outs in western Iraq last week, killing at least 14 ISIS fighters in one of the most sweeping counterterrorism missions in the country in recent years.

U.S. and Iraqi Commandos Targeted ISIS in Sprawling Operation

The number of insurgent attacks has increased, officials say, as Iraq and the United States negotiate a plan to wind down the U.S.-led military mission.

www.nytimes.com

Why is the US still in Iraq?!

 

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"Seven U.S. soldiers were injured as more than 200 troops from both countries, including back-up forces, hunted down fighters in bunkers over miles of remote terrain, U.S. and Iraqi officials said, adding that the size, scope and focus of the mission underscored the terrorist organization’s resurgence in recent months.

 

[Walt]

We are continuing the war on terrorism, without the huge losses from occupying countries that the Republicans wanted.