Insurgent forces clashed with the Iraqi commandos as they landed. It is unclear if Iraqi troops are fighting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham, or BAATHS FROM THE NAQSHBANDI ARMY LED BY IZZAT IBRAHIM AL DURI, SADDAMS FORMER DEPUTY, or a combination of forces. The Naqshbandi Army is said to be occupying much of Tikrit. Read more: longwarjournal.org/threat-matrix/archives/2014/06/iraqi_troops_air_assault_into.php#ixzz35u2Ds1fx
Posted on: Sat, 28 Jun 2014 03:57:45 +0000