US Sends Green Berets to Northern Iraq:
Special Forces advisors have set up an operations center in northern Iraq as part of the expanding U.S. Political and military effort to keep Iraq from splintering against attacks by Islamic extremists, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Thursday. Ref. Source 5
U.S. Expands secret facility in Iraq:
A supposedly secret but locally well-known CIA station on the outskirts of Irbil's airport is undergoing rapid expansion as the United States considers whether to engage in a war against Islamist militants who have seized control of half of Iraq in the past month. Ref. Source 9
Local Iraqis fear for loved ones in Mosul
Separate the undesirables. Spray paint a symbol on their houses. Steal their homes, money and jewelry. Desecrate their holy places. Send them away. Execute the uncooperative. These scenes may evoke Nazi Germany. Ref. Source 6
They also made a second airstrike. You'd think that one was enough but that's to show you how resilient those terrorists are more so with ISIS. Iraq is a failed state from a dictator who at least protected the borders and some level of order to an Iraq now that is in total disarray. They can't even elect someone proper without a fight.
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Obama Vows To Protect Americans Provide Humanitarian Aid In Iraq
US Military News
In his weekly address, President Barack Obama said that while the United States will continue to do "whatever is needed" to protect Americans in Iraq, he will not allow the nation to become involved in another full-blown war there.
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Why Obama's campaign in Iraq could require 15,000 troops:
Military experts say tactical commanders will want more ground forces. Forward air controllers could provide more precise targeting information. U.S. Advisers could support the Kurdish forces fighting the militants. Ref. Source 6