Multi-National Corps–Iraq Public Affairs
BAGHDAD – Multi-National Corps-Iraq launched a major offensive, Operation Phantom Strike, on Aug.13 in a powerful crackdown to disrupt al-Qaida in Iraq and Shiite extremist operations in Iraq. It consists of simultaneous operations throughout Iraq focused on pursuing remaining al-Qaida in Iraq terrorists and Iranian-supported extremist elements.
Recent coalition offensive operations, such as Fardh Al-Qanoon and Phantom Thunder, have reduced the effectiveness of extremist groups. The operations denied al-Qaida in Iraq safe havens, disrupted extremist support zones and supply lines, captured or killed significant al-Qaida in Iraq and Shiite extremist leaders, and liberated large segments of the Iraqi population from al-Qaida in Iraq. These combined operations included the coordinated and synchronized efforts of coalition and Iraqi security forces, appreciably improving the lives of the Iraqi people.
"Coalition forces and Iraqi security forces continue to achieve successes and pursue security throughout many areas of Iraq", said Lt. Gen. Ray Odierno, commander of Multi-National Corps-Iraq. "My intent is to continue to pressure (al-Qaida in Iraq) and other extremist elements throughout Iraq to reduce their capabilities."
Operation Phantom Strike is a joint Iraqi security and coalition forces operation to eliminate remaining elements of AQI and other extremist groups, preventing them from causing further terrorism and inciting sectarian violence. Additionally, it will intensify pressure on extremist networks across the entire theater.
| Date Taken: | 08.13.2007 |
| Date Posted: | 08.13.2007 08:28 |
| Story ID: | 11770 |
| Location: | BAGHDAD, IQ |
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