BAGHDAD – Iraqi forces, U.S. Marines and U.S. Special Forces conducted a series of raids detaining eight suspected terrorists and killing three, Aug. 25.
During an operation in Husaybah, west of Al Qaim, Scouts from the 3/7th Iraqi Army Brigade and U.S. Marines detained three suspected insurgents believed to be linked to the al Qaeda in Iraq extremist organization.
One of the individuals is an alleged al Qaeda in Iraq leader and is suspected of overseeing the terrorist organization’s activities in the Al Qaim area. A second individual is allegedly involved in oil smuggling operations within the region. Islamic insurgent propaganda materials and identification cards were seized during the
operation.
During two separate operations in Baghdad, five suspected terrorists were detained. One of the detained individuals is an alleged al Qaeda in Iraq Emir and is suspected of directing improvised explosive device and small arms attacks against U.S. and Iraqi forces. While leaving one of the targeted buildings in southwest Baghdad, ISOF and USSF began to receive enemy small arms fire. The team responded with well-aimed and proportionate fire, killing one insurgent.
In Al Kut, members from the 3/8th Iraqi Army Division killed two insurgents during an operation to detain terrorists responsible for recent improvised explosive device and small arms attacks in the area.
After clearing the exterior of the target location, a rocket-propelled grenade struck the roof of the building. The forces located the attacker and responded to the threat with well-aimed fire, wounding the insurgent. On-scene medics aided the wounded insurgent, but he later died.
As the forces departed the target location, they came under attack from small arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades. The team returned fire, killing another insurgent.
U.S. Special Forces served as advisers during these operations. No Iraqi or U.S. Forces were injured.
Good job men!
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