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Two Senior Iraqi Generals Eyed in Brazen Attack on U.S. Soldiers
Two senior Iraqi generals are being questioned in connection with last week's attack in Karbala that left five U.S. soldiers dead, military officials told FOX News Thursday.Military officials also said the level of sophistication of the attack where militants posed as U.S. soldiers to pass a number of security checkpoints suggested possible Iranian involvement. The assault was carried out by nine to 12 militants wearing new U.S. military fatigues and traveling in black GMC Suburban vehicles the type used by U.S. government convoys. U.S. officials said the imposters had American weapons and spoke English. The raid, as explained by Iraqi and American officials, began after nightfall at about 6 p.m. on Jan. 20, while American military officers were meeting with their Iraqi counterparts on the main floor of the Provisional Joint Coordination Center (PJCC) in Karbala. The Pentagon said the investigation into the attack is ongoing and several Iraqis have been detained for questioning. Because high-level generals were possibly involved, the Pentagon said, it raises questions about the loyalty and trustworthiness of Iraqi military officers at the highest levels. Posted by: Fred 2007-02-01 |
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