..........U.S. ambassador to Iraq, James Jeffrey03.07.2011
Washington affirms commitment to strengthen strategic partnership with Iraq
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 emphasized in his comment on a series of deadly attacks at recent 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 said that while you feel his deep concern about the escalation of violence against American soldiers, it "There was no re-think our goal is to maintain the security partnership with Iraq," he said.
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 targets 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 security expert Ali al-Haidari, who spoke to Radio Free Iraq on the nature of the deadly attacks increased against 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 Reuters quoted figures for the Ministries of Interior and Defense Ministries. Ambassador Jeffrey said in his latest comments also that the U.S. Embassy will take over the next year training Iraqi police and military help 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 possible for the U.S. Army to 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 I over the phone on Sunday afternoon to see Washington, which is expressed by a U.S. official on the issue of partial extension of its forces after the end of this year, in addition to the positions of the Iraqi parliamentary blocs on this issue.
Also commented on the announcement by 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, the said Geoffrey to the embassy, the largest in the world, plans to double the number of employees in next to a 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 (while taking the lead, hoping to stay, Iraqi commandos U.S. Special Forces) by Tim Tim Arango Arango.
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 emphasized in his comment on a series of deadly attacks at recent 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 said that while you feel his deep concern about the escalation of violence against American soldiers, it "There was no re-think our goal is to maintain the security partnership with Iraq," he said.
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 targets 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 security expert Ali al-Haidari, who spoke to Radio Free Iraq on the nature of the deadly attacks increased against 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 Reuters quoted figures for the Ministries of Interior and Defense Ministries. Ambassador Jeffrey said in his latest comments also that the U.S. Embassy will take over the next year training Iraqi police and military help 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 possible for the U.S. Army to 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 I over the phone on Sunday afternoon to see Washington, which is expressed by a U.S. official on the issue of partial extension of its forces after the end of this year, in addition to the positions of the Iraqi parliamentary blocs on this issue.
Also commented on the announcement by 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, the said Geoffrey to the embassy, the largest in the world, plans to double the number of employees in next to a 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 (while taking the lead, hoping to stay, Iraqi commandos U.S. Special Forces) by Tim Tim Arango Arango.
report shed light on aspects of the joint operations carried out by Iraqi special force to combat terrorism.
He stated that the leaders of the Iraqi military and Americans 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 for Americans to say that the strength of Iraqi special operations, which encompass a "balanced intentionally" of religious and ethnic communities in the country are more capable than the Iraqi army, and may be crucial in preventing the escalation of armed insurgency to a sectarian civil war.
As said Iraqi soldiers 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 Special Operations Commander 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 Iraqi and American strength in particular has been strengthened through the periods of the spread of multiple allowed some American soldiers service where for eight or nine times alternately.
Speaking to the newspaper about this relationship, said Colonel Scott Brauer Col. Scott E. Brower, commander of Task Force's Joint Special to the Arabian Peninsula, it 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, he spoke 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, are important as well as it is 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:
http://www.iraqhurr.org/content/article/24254306.html
He stated that the leaders of the Iraqi military and Americans 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 for Americans to say that the strength of Iraqi special operations, which encompass a "balanced intentionally" of religious and ethnic communities in the country are more capable than the Iraqi army, and may be crucial in preventing the escalation of armed insurgency to a sectarian civil war.
As said Iraqi soldiers 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 Special Operations Commander 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 Iraqi and American strength in particular has been strengthened through the periods of the spread of multiple allowed some American soldiers service where for eight or nine times alternately.
Speaking to the newspaper about this relationship, said Colonel Scott Brauer Col. Scott E. Brower, commander of Task Force's Joint Special to the Arabian Peninsula, it 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, he spoke 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, are important as well as it is 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:
http://www.iraqhurr.org/content/article/24254306.html
