Somalia deported 39 Islamists, including the wife of Fazul Mohammed, to Ethiopia for interrogation. Yemeni newspapers claim the US is negotiating for the release of 15 US prisoners. Three Islamist insurgents were captured in Mogadishu, along with a huge cache of explosives, while 3 civilians were killed and 10 wounded during a wave of bombings […]
Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said “any invasion would be followed by a comprehensive reaction to the invaders and their interests all over the world.” Iran arrested over 100 “on espionage charges working for the United States and Israel.” Iran is conducting military exercises in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.
Trends in Thailand’s Insurgency in Early 2007
Enemy doubles IED use in Iraq
Iraqi Special forces arrested “a senior Ministry of Health official… who is suspected of being a central figure in alleged corruption and rogue Jaysh Al-Mahdi infiltration” of the health ministry. Iraqi papers claim the al Qaeda anti-aircraft cells possess Strelas, and the NY Times reports a civilian helo was downed south of Baghdad on January […]
Lebanese and Israeli troops clash
Iran starts military drill in the Gulf and Sea of Oman
Qatar panel to combat terror
Surging
A much needed biometric technology is brought to the battlefield in Khalidaya The Snake Eater in action. Click photo to view. In the middle of January, I embedded with the joint U.S. Marine and U.S. Army Military Transition Team based in Khalidaya in Anbar province. The MTT was then commanded by Major Owen West. Major […]
al Qaeda in Iraq is believed to be operating Strela missile teams, courtesy of Iran An AH-64 Apache. Click photo to view. The past three weeks has seen a dramatic increase in the downing of U.S. helicopters operating in central Iraq. Five helos have been shot down since January 20th, four U.S. Army helos and […]
Row between US, Egypt over al-Zawra, Iraq’s insurgency TV
Abu Sayyaf militant captured
Thailand, Malaysia discuss border wall
The Taliban executed 2 more ‘US spies’ in North Waziristan. Pakistani police arrested Rizwan Ahmad, the leader of al Qaeda linked Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, “on suspicion of preparing suicide attacks.” The US said Pakistan and Afghanistan have improved cooperation on cross-border activities.
Swiss bank: We won’t freeze all Iranian clients
Bowden on Hunting the Abu Sayyaf
US blames Iran for Iraqi arms surge
Distant Death Hits Home
EU drafts plan to combat militant Islamists
A Marine CH-46 transport helicopter crashed near Karma in Anbar province; seven troops were killed. al Qaeda claims it shot the helo down. Coalition forces captured a senior al Qaeda IED cell leader, and destroyed a safe house near Taji. The Iraqi Army captured an al Qaeda foreign fighter facilitator in Al Qaim.
(India) Malegaon blasts aimed at spurring Muslims against Hindus
Internet Haganah reported al Qaeda may consider instituting an assassination program in the wake of Mohammed Khalifa’s death. Iran claims to have arrested two al Qaeda operatives crossing the Iraqi border.
US troops captured 2 al Qaeda operatives in Nangahar province, in a region 12 miles from the Pakistani border. Eight police were killed in bombing attacks. Germany approved the deployment of Tornado jets for surveillance missions, “but they would not be allowed to use their bombs or missiles to carry out attacks.” NATO is unlikely […]
Iranian foundation wants proof of Holocaust
(France) Sarkozy sparks Muslim anger for taking sides in cartoons trial
Afghanistan: Facing The Taliban Threat In The Coming Months
Puzzling over Iran
(UK) Police investigate wave of seven letter bombs
Come to your senses, Emir begs Iran