Surge Sweeps into Sadr
U.S., Iraqi Forces Conduct Sweep In Shiite Enclave
More than 1,100 U.S. and Iraqi troops pushed into the Shiite militia haven of Sadr City on Sunday, the largest operation in nearly three years in the sprawling, turbulent slum. Control of the area is viewed as pivotal to stabilizing the capital and preventing Iraq’s slide toward civil war.
Riding in Humvees and armored personnel carriers, the troops erected checkpoints and conducted door-to-door searches for illegal weapons and militia fighters. They met no resistance, according to U.S. military, Iraqi officials and residents. No weapons caches were found and no suspects were detained, the military said.
The JAM is laying low. The CW is that they are waiting us out.
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Sadr City Surrounded
Checkmate on the checkpoints
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