Straightshooting article from the Guardian, go figure.
The US military surge in Iraq moved into a higher gear yesterday as 10,000 American troops launched a new offensive against Sunni insurgents and al-Qaida jihadis in Diyala province, north-east of Baghdad.
At least 22 insurgents were reportedly killed in initial clashes as US forces moved into western suburbs of Baquba, the provincial capital. US commanders said they believed up to 500 al-Qaida fighters were holed up there.
Even as US forces advanced, terrorists behind the lines exploded a devastating truck bomb at a Shia mosque in the centre of Baghdad. Early reports said at least 75 people were killed and 204 wounded.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
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