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2016-09-11 Iraq

Shiite militia leader advises Peshmerga to ‘protect own borders’, stay out of Mosul

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Posted by Fred 2016-09-11 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Iraq

#1 A portent of clashes to come. The Kurds have certainly a greater claim to the settlement of Mosul -- especially the eastern city -- than have the Shiites. The Iranian hope to split the Sunni and Kurdish leadership in Iraq thus far has not worked. (Note the article on Kirkuk oil in Rantburg, above.) The Iraqi quagmire remains just that, a quagmire, and the final Sunni-Shiite battle for control of territory before the partition of Iraq awaits.

Posted by Shick de Medici6262 2016-09-11 09:22|| 2016-09-11 09:22|| Front Page Top

#2 "Of course we will participate in the battle and play a decisive role in it."

And may it be a long and costly role.

Posted by Pappy 2016-09-11 12:23|| 2016-09-11 12:23|| Front Page Top

#3 I wonder about the state of foundation stability of the Mosul dam. Just asking.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2016-09-11 13:17|| 2016-09-11 13:17|| Front Page Top

#4 The ~~Flyash~~ Mesopotamia Mud Liberation Army says: "fine"

Posted by Frank G 2016-09-11 14:47|| 2016-09-11 14:47|| Front Page Top

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