U.S. military says kills 15 in Iraqi Qaeda raids

[sabra]

Source: reuters

BAGHDAD, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said on Monday coalition forces had killed 15 suspected militants during an operation to tackle al Qaeda in central Iraq.

The troops, acting on a tip-off, had targeted a suspected meeting place of the Sunni Islamist militants on Sunday near Khalis, 80 km (50 miles) north of Baghdad, the U.S. military said in a statement.

During the operation, which involved air strikes, 15 militants were killed and another eight suspects were detained.

While attacks across the country have fallen sharply in recent months, U.S. commanders say al Qaeda in Iraq remains a potent enemy.

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[ConcernedCanuk]

1. " coalition forces had killed 15 suspected militants" - Well, - saves money on a a trial

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for these "suspected" militants.

No nasty scenes of them defending themselves, they's DEAD.

How long before they start killing "suspects" on the street in the USA?

oh

are already doing that ? . .

[ohio2007]

2. Actually, the eight captured will be released to fight another day.

Thats how the circle of violence continues......

[tabasco]

4. Huh? The cycle of violence continues because we release innocent people?

You are seriously fucked up in the head.

The fact that we are using air strikes in an urban area to take out "terrorists" should tell you that it's a total clusterfuck.

[pinniped]

3. Of course. They had to put out this propaganda BS after 'admitting' to killing....

nine Iraqi civilians the other day.