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Washington affirms commitment to strengthen strategic partnership with Iraq
U.S. ambassador to Iraq, James Jeffrey
U.S. ambassador to Iraq, James Jeffrey
03.07.2011
Nazim Yasin
Washington has repeatedly said the Israeli ambassador in Baghdad, said the administration of President Barack Obama is still willing to keep thousands of troops in Iraq next year if requested, despite the recent attacks by armed factions on the American soldiers.
Ambassador James Jeffrey James F. Jeffrey in the latest statements made by Saturday that Washington had not yet taken a decision in this regard, pointing out not to expect any decision before September. But he said in his commentary on the recent series of deadly attacks that targeted the U.S. military that the United States "will not be intimidated by those who attack us," as quoted by the Associated Press news agency.
He added that while his country is deeply concerned about the escalation of violence against American soldiers, "it was not a re-think our goal is to maintain the security partnership with Iraq," he said.
It also quoted him as saying that there is no doubt that the militias will continue their attacks even in the absence of U.S. forces in Iraq as they will find her other goals, to justify the use of violence.
Referred to the announcement by the U.S. military that the end of June, who was killed last month in which 15 U.S. soldiers was the deadliest for U.S. forces in Iraq two years ago. As provided for Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) on the exit of U.S. troops remaining in Iraq and of its numbers about 46,000 troops by the end of this year, Washington is considering the possibility of holding about ten thousand troops if asked "to help maintain the fragile security in Iraq, prevent Iran from advantage of this security situation is stable, "according to the Associated Press.
For further follow-up and analysis, conducted an interview with Iraqi security expert Ali al-Haidari, who spoke to Radio Free Iraq on the nature of the deadly attacks that targeted the growing U.S. forces and those who believe they are carried out such attacks. Also commented on the reasons for the high violence victims in June of Iraqi civilians, who pointed out that the official statistics the number of dead reached 155, the highest monthly level since January. While the number of wounded during the past month, 192 civilians and 150 police and 112 soldiers, according to figures quoted by Reuters and the Ministries of Interior and Defense Ministries.
Ambassador Jeffrey, said in his latest comments that the U.S. Embassy also will take over the next year training Iraqi police and army to assist the purchase and maintenance of tanks and other military equipment. But he added that Iraqi security forces still need help in the collection and exchange of intelligence information and the protection of its airspace, which are the U.S. military can help the Iraqi side.
In his analysis of the statements of Ambassador Jeffrey, touched a political science professor at Baghdad University, Dr. Saadi cream in an interview made by telephone on Sunday afternoon to see the Washington expressed by non-American official on the issue of the extension part of its forces after the end of this year, in addition to the positions of Iraqi parliamentary blocs on this issue . Also commented on the announcement that Ambassador Jeffrey, the State Department requested the allocation of funds of $ (6.2) billion dollars to balance the United States Embassy in Iraq in 2012.
In his declaration, it was explained that this Jeffrey embassy, the largest in the world, plans to double the number of employees in the next year to $ 16 thousand employees and to enable them to carry out tasks moves with them from the U.S. military. He also pointed to the expected large increases in Iraqi oil production and the possibility that Iraq might become also "a very important source to supply Europe with natural gas." He added that "the oil installations of the country is still a target for insurgents," pointing out that the main concern on the stability of Iraq in the next phase comes from what he described as "insurgent groups loyal to Iran."
Referred to a report by the New York Times, the American Sunday under the title (in taking the lead, hoping to stay, Iraqi commandos U.S. Special Forces) by Tim Arango Tim Arango.
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The report highlighted the aspects of joint operations carried out by Iraqi special force to combat terrorism. He stated that the leaders of the Iraqi military and U.S. are concerned about the possibility of their missions of this force at risk in the event of withdrawal of all U.S. forces from the country.
In this regard, the transfer of all Americans say that the Iraqi Special Operations Force, which encompass a "balanced intentionally" of religious and ethnic communities in the country is more capable than the Iraqi army, and may be crucial in preventing the escalation of armed insurgency to a sectarian civil war. The Iraqi soldiers said that the survival of their American counterparts for a longer time is necessary "to continue training and advice."
For his part, said Maj. Gen. Fadhil Barwari commander of special operations in Iraq should remain "the Americans because we do not have control of our borders," as he put it.
The New York Times that members of the force make up a coherent set which is characterized by relations of Iraqis and Americans in particular strength was reinforced by the spread of multiple periods allowed for some American soldiers in the service for eight or nine times alternately.
Speaking to the newspaper about this relationship, said Colonel Scott Brauer Col. Scott E. Brower, commander of Joint Special Task Force of the Arabian Peninsula that is no doubt that individuals who had spent "eight years in this country Mottagasameen blood, sweat and tears and death side by side and work with each other and want to preserve it."
In my interview over the phone Sunday afternoon, talk security expert Ali al-Haidari told Radio Free Iraq on the emergence of an Iraqi force, the Special Anti-terrorism and the "legal problems" faced by the addition to the importance of strengthening this system, who said he was "engaging in acts of good and chasing criminals important to mention that it outside the control of political parties and blocs. "
More details in the audio file, which includes interviews with political science professor at Baghdad University, Dr.. Saadi cream, and an expert on security affairs, Ali al-Haidari [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
Washington affirms commitment to strengthen strategic partnership with Iraq
U.S. ambassador to Iraq, James Jeffrey
U.S. ambassador to Iraq, James Jeffrey
03.07.2011
Nazim Yasin
Washington has repeatedly said the Israeli ambassador in Baghdad, said the administration of President Barack Obama is still willing to keep thousands of troops in Iraq next year if requested, despite the recent attacks by armed factions on the American soldiers.
Ambassador James Jeffrey James F. Jeffrey in the latest statements made by Saturday that Washington had not yet taken a decision in this regard, pointing out not to expect any decision before September. But he said in his commentary on the recent series of deadly attacks that targeted the U.S. military that the United States "will not be intimidated by those who attack us," as quoted by the Associated Press news agency.
He added that while his country is deeply concerned about the escalation of violence against American soldiers, "it was not a re-think our goal is to maintain the security partnership with Iraq," he said.
It also quoted him as saying that there is no doubt that the militias will continue their attacks even in the absence of U.S. forces in Iraq as they will find her other goals, to justify the use of violence.
Referred to the announcement by the U.S. military that the end of June, who was killed last month in which 15 U.S. soldiers was the deadliest for U.S. forces in Iraq two years ago. As provided for Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) on the exit of U.S. troops remaining in Iraq and of its numbers about 46,000 troops by the end of this year, Washington is considering the possibility of holding about ten thousand troops if asked "to help maintain the fragile security in Iraq, prevent Iran from advantage of this security situation is stable, "according to the Associated Press.
For further follow-up and analysis, conducted an interview with Iraqi security expert Ali al-Haidari, who spoke to Radio Free Iraq on the nature of the deadly attacks that targeted the growing U.S. forces and those who believe they are carried out such attacks. Also commented on the reasons for the high violence victims in June of Iraqi civilians, who pointed out that the official statistics the number of dead reached 155, the highest monthly level since January. While the number of wounded during the past month, 192 civilians and 150 police and 112 soldiers, according to figures quoted by Reuters and the Ministries of Interior and Defense Ministries.
Ambassador Jeffrey, said in his latest comments that the U.S. Embassy also will take over the next year training Iraqi police and army to assist the purchase and maintenance of tanks and other military equipment. But he added that Iraqi security forces still need help in the collection and exchange of intelligence information and the protection of its airspace, which are the U.S. military can help the Iraqi side.
In his analysis of the statements of Ambassador Jeffrey, touched a political science professor at Baghdad University, Dr. Saadi cream in an interview made by telephone on Sunday afternoon to see the Washington expressed by non-American official on the issue of the extension part of its forces after the end of this year, in addition to the positions of Iraqi parliamentary blocs on this issue . Also commented on the announcement that Ambassador Jeffrey, the State Department requested the allocation of funds of $ (6.2) billion dollars to balance the United States Embassy in Iraq in 2012.
In his declaration, it was explained that this Jeffrey embassy, the largest in the world, plans to double the number of employees in the next year to $ 16 thousand employees and to enable them to carry out tasks moves with them from the U.S. military. He also pointed to the expected large increases in Iraqi oil production and the possibility that Iraq might become also "a very important source to supply Europe with natural gas." He added that "the oil installations of the country is still a target for insurgents," pointing out that the main concern on the stability of Iraq in the next phase comes from what he described as "insurgent groups loyal to Iran."
Referred to a report by the New York Times, the American Sunday under the title (in taking the lead, hoping to stay, Iraqi commandos U.S. Special Forces) by Tim Arango Tim Arango.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
The report highlighted the aspects of joint operations carried out by Iraqi special force to combat terrorism. He stated that the leaders of the Iraqi military and U.S. are concerned about the possibility of their missions of this force at risk in the event of withdrawal of all U.S. forces from the country.
In this regard, the transfer of all Americans say that the Iraqi Special Operations Force, which encompass a "balanced intentionally" of religious and ethnic communities in the country is more capable than the Iraqi army, and may be crucial in preventing the escalation of armed insurgency to a sectarian civil war. The Iraqi soldiers said that the survival of their American counterparts for a longer time is necessary "to continue training and advice."
For his part, said Maj. Gen. Fadhil Barwari commander of special operations in Iraq should remain "the Americans because we do not have control of our borders," as he put it.
The New York Times that members of the force make up a coherent set which is characterized by relations of Iraqis and Americans in particular strength was reinforced by the spread of multiple periods allowed for some American soldiers in the service for eight or nine times alternately.
Speaking to the newspaper about this relationship, said Colonel Scott Brauer Col. Scott E. Brower, commander of Joint Special Task Force of the Arabian Peninsula that is no doubt that individuals who had spent "eight years in this country Mottagasameen blood, sweat and tears and death side by side and work with each other and want to preserve it."
In my interview over the phone Sunday afternoon, talk security expert Ali al-Haidari told Radio Free Iraq on the emergence of an Iraqi force, the Special Anti-terrorism and the "legal problems" faced by the addition to the importance of strengthening this system, who said he was "engaging in acts of good and chasing criminals important to mention that it outside the control of political parties and blocs. "
More details in the audio file, which includes interviews with political science professor at Baghdad University, Dr.. Saadi cream, and an expert on security affairs, Ali al-Haidari [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
