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2014-06-17 Iraq

ISIS surrounds Baghdad on 3 sides, controls the water supply

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Posted by frozen al 2014-06-17 12:56|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 It is not clear at the time of writing whether ISIS will launch a military attack on Baghdad, or even if it could take the heavily armed city in a pitched battle.

Unclear to some possibly. Most effective sieges leave an obvious exit and quick avenue to death. This may not end well.

Posted by Besoeker 2014-06-17 14:49|| 2014-06-17 14:49|| Front Page Top

#2 Can Iran allow this type of shit? I'd think that they would unleash pretty much anything to prevent ISIS from winning Iraq. Where is their air-force?

Posted by AlanC 2014-06-17 16:07|| 2014-06-17 16:07|| Front Page Top

#3 Iran still has some time and it makes sense for them to wait a bit and see if we will do their job for them. That way we would both spend the money and blood and take the political heat. ISIS isn't even close to strong enough to take Baghdad. A siege might have worked in the absence of Iran, but Iran can easily break a siege when they choose to do so.

Posted by Odysseus 2014-06-17 17:39|| 2014-06-17 17:39|| Front Page Top

#4 saw a report that Tater's tots are marching north to retake Samarra

could be an epic alien vs predator event

Posted by lord garth 2014-06-17 20:10|| 2014-06-17 20:10|| Front Page Top

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