I support the efforts of special forces going in to Iraq to assess, train, and bolster the crumbling military forces there, at the request of the Iraqi government. It doesn’t seem likely they can avert a civil war, however. The U.S. would not supposedly be trying to support any one sect — Shite, Sunni or Kurd, but military action would be against ISIL, because it is a terrorist organization, that intends to carve out an Islamic state straddling both Syria and Iraq. Sunni extremists, whose advances have basically erased Iraq’s western border with Syria, and captured territory on the frontier with Jordan, is thought to have some 10,000 fighters inside Iraq. Our special forces are highly trained in special warfare and counter-insurgency and are routinely used to help other countries build and improve their militaries. It is hoped they can assist in stabilizing and rallying the Iraqi forces in a rapidly deteriorating situation. Prime Minister, Nouri al-Maliki, is trying to defend the majority-Shite city of Baghdad with his best-trained and equipped troops. Shites there fear being massacred by the extremists, as do the Sunni residents. ************************ Weaponry looted from Iraqi warehouses are helping to supply insurgents to battle against Syrian government forces and control the borders. Syrian warplanes bombed militants’ positions Tuesday around the border crossing in the town of Qaim. A new insurgent artillery offensive against Christian villages in the north of Iraq sent thousands of Christians fleeing their homes to seek sanctuary in Kurdish-controlled territory. Iran has been flying surveillance drones in Iraq to gather intel to help Iraqis bolster their defenses. The involvement of Iran and Syria suggests a growing cooperation among the three Shite-led governments in responding to the raging Sunni insurgency. The situation could easily morph into an even wider regional conflict. It appears that presently, the U.S., Iran and Syria are focusing their interests on stabilizing Iraq’s government. I suggest that we all continue to pray everyday for world peace!
Jun 26 2014
What should the U.S. do about Sunni militants in Iraq?
I support the efforts of special forces going in to Iraq to assess, train, and bolster the crumbling military forces there, at the request of the Iraqi government. It doesn’t seem likely they can avert a civil war, however. The U.S. would not supposedly be trying to support any one sect — Shite, Sunni or Kurd, but military action would be against ISIL, because it is a terrorist organization, that intends to carve out an Islamic state straddling both Syria and Iraq. Sunni extremists, whose advances have basically erased Iraq’s western border with Syria, and captured territory on the frontier with Jordan, is thought to have some 10,000 fighters inside Iraq. Our special forces are highly trained in special warfare and counter-insurgency and are routinely used to help other countries build and improve their militaries. It is hoped they can assist in stabilizing and rallying the Iraqi forces in a rapidly deteriorating situation. Prime Minister, Nouri al-Maliki, is trying to defend the majority-Shite city of Baghdad with his best-trained and equipped troops. Shites there fear being massacred by the extremists, as do the Sunni residents. ************************ Weaponry looted from Iraqi warehouses are helping to supply insurgents to battle against Syrian government forces and control the borders. Syrian warplanes bombed militants’ positions Tuesday around the border crossing in the town of Qaim. A new insurgent artillery offensive against Christian villages in the north of Iraq sent thousands of Christians fleeing their homes to seek sanctuary in Kurdish-controlled territory. Iran has been flying surveillance drones in Iraq to gather intel to help Iraqis bolster their defenses. The involvement of Iran and Syria suggests a growing cooperation among the three Shite-led governments in responding to the raging Sunni insurgency. The situation could easily morph into an even wider regional conflict. It appears that presently, the U.S., Iran and Syria are focusing their interests on stabilizing Iraq’s government. I suggest that we all continue to pray everyday for world peace!
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