Iraq
Draft Law on Oil Money Moves to Iraqi Cabinet
Monthly Archives: February 2007
Iraq
Iraqi Sunni Lands Show New Oil and Gas Promise
Iraq
[UPDATE1] Mishan al-Jabouri lashed out against al Qaeda and Abu Omar al-Baghdadi on al-Zawraa TV, which may indicate another split between the Islamists is in the cards (See our initial post on al-Zawraa and al-Jabouri’s response.)
Pakistan
al Qaeda command has regrouped in western Pakistan (also see “The Fall of Waziristan.”) Pakistani sources say the US is calling for an offensive in Waziristan. Over 50 suspects have been arrested in the Quetta court bombing attack.
Thailand
Eight were killed and over 50 wounded in over 50 near simultaneous bombing, arson and other attacks throughout four provinces in southern Thailand. Several bombs were discovered in a department store, and two schools were burned.
The Baghdad Order of Battle: February 19, 2007
By DJ Elliott, CJ Radin and Bill Roggio The Baghdad Order Of Battle. Click map to view. See the original Baghdad Order of Battle update for background. Five additional battalions (all U.S. Army) have been identified in the Eastern Baghdad sector, four additional battalions (U.S. Army) have been identified in the Western Baghdad sector and […]
Bombs detonated on the Samjhauta Express
Aftermath of the Samjhauta Express bombing. Click to view more images at the Hindustan Times. Two bombs kill 67, 15 wounded, 12 critical on Pakistani-Indian rail India has suffered yet another mass-casualty attack on its rail lines. Terrorists planted up to five bombs on the Samjhauta Express, a rail that transports travelers to and from […]
India
Sixty-five Indians were killed in a bombing of a train heading to Pakistan. Two suitcases filled with explosives have been discovered. Indian security expert B Raman notes the similarities to the Mumbai and Malegaon attacks, and suspects the attack is meant to derail the Indian-Pakistani peace talks.
Iraq
Over 60 were killed and 131 wounded after car bombs exploded in New Baghdad and Sadr City. Coalition forces killed 4 al Qaeda and captured another 4 in raids near Rutbah. A car bomb network leader and 2 members of the Mahdi Army were captured in Baghdad. A senior insurgent leader linked to al Qaeda […]
Afghanistan
A US CH-47 helicopter crashed in Zabul province, killing 8 and injuring 14. Early indications are the helo went down due to engine failure. As Sahab, al Qaeda’s production company, released a videotape of a suicide bombing and Taliban military commander Mullah Dadullah endorsing the tactic.
Iran
Iran denies Muqtada al-Sadr is in country. The nuclear enrichment program will not be stopped, according to spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini. The IRGC will hold military exercises just prior to the UN decision on Iran’s nuclear program.
Somalia
A car bomb in northern Mogadishu killed 4 and wounded 1. The ICU linked businessman released from Kenya calls for the withdrawal of Ethiopia. Somali-Britons believe the BBC Somali Service is siding with the Islamic Courts based on its coverage. Further details emerge on Eritrean and Iranian involvement in transporting al Qaeda and weapons into […]
Iraq
2 car bombs kill 11 in Baghdad market
Afghanistan
8 US troops killed in Afghan helicopter crash
Thailand
Two killed in Thailand’s restive south
United States
N.Y. Businessman Indicted for Terrorist Financing – Some Interesting Connections
Caucasus
Conflicting Details on Yesterday™s Staropromyslovsky Spetz-Operation
Syria
Assad, Ahmadinejad vow to form alliance against US, Israel
Afghanistan
The Taliban executed three ‘spies’, beheading two and hanging one, in the Grishk district of Helmand province. Seven police were wounded in a landmine explosion in Farah province. One Taliban was killed and five captured during operations in Nangarhar and Paktika. Pakistan urges Afghanistan to negotiate with the Taliban.
Iraq
(Baghdad) Patrols doubled, attacks reduced
Al Qaeda
Planning Seen in Iraqi Attacks on US Copters
Pakistan
Bomb Kills Doctor in Pakistani Border Area
Philippines
The US is asking MILF to help in the hunt for Abu Sayyaf. The Philippine military and US are set to begin a two week long military exercise in Mindanao, the scene of recent bombings by Abu Sayyaf.
Iraq
Al Qaeda’s outrages swing Sunnis to US
Belgium
Belgian police detain 9 in anti-terrorism probe
Iraq
Attacks in Baghdad are down by 80%. Two car bombs in Kirkuk killed 10 and wounded 65. The US and Iraqi Special Forces detained 2 Iranians in Baghdad. The Mahdi Army may be the target of Basra operations. Coalition forces captured 21 al Qaeda in Ramadi, Baghdad and Karabilah. Hillah SWAT captured 21 members of […]
Hezbollah
The State within the State: Sheik Hassan Nasrallah said Hezbollah “had the right to secretly transfer arms [inside Lebanon] in order to hide them from the Israeli enemy,” and will not forgive the government for seizing the weapons. Nasrallah also reiterated his intention to bring down the Siniora government.
Syria
Syria’s Assad in Iran for talks on Iraq
More bombings in Talibanistan
Pakistan’s Northwest Frontier Province and Federally Administered Tribal Areas Suicide and roadside bombings continue in Quetta, Tank, Bajaur as the government continues to appease the Taliban The deadly Taliban insurgency continues to strike at the Pakistani government in the southwestern province of Baluchistan and the the Northwest Frontier Province. Today, a suicide bomber detonated in […]
Somalia
Islamists attacked the Ethiopian Army in Mogadishu. Police in Kismayo seized weapons and are preparing to deploy 1,500 officers inside the city. A gunman attacked Medicine Sans Frontier personnel attempting to open a hospital in Bardhere. Over 1,500 Ugandan troops will deploy to Mogadishu.