Originally posted by Raider179 Let me see if I can translate this.I think he is saying Why are the US and UK not upset about Iran helping Iraq out now?(militarily)The answer he is looking for I think is he wants someone to say we dont care about Iran helping because we want out at any price. Is that about right?
Originally posted by Raider179 Let me see if I can translate this.I think he is saying Why are the US and UK not upset about Iran helping Iraq out now?(militarily)
Originally posted by lada yes this part is correct.I think that fact that Iraq apply Iranian for help is briliant idea, however im wondering that there is not any single reaction in the news.Thats why im asking for your opinion.
Originally posted by Gunslinger well since a majority of terrorists we are fighting in Iraq are Iranians that doesnt seem like a bad Idea
Originally posted by Raider179 SECRET PLAN TO QUIT IRAQ Sat Jul 09 2005 19:16:16 ETBRITAIN and America are secretly preparing to withdraw most of their troops from Iraq - despite warnings of the grave consequences for the region, the SUNDAY MAIL in UK is reporting.A secret paper written by UK Defence Secretary John Reid for Tony Blair reveals that many of the 8,500 British troops in Iraq are set to be brought home within three months, with most of the rest returning six months later.The leaked document, marked Secret: UK Eyes Only, appears to fly in the face of Mr Blair and President Bush's pledges that Allied forces will not quit until Iraq's own forces are strong enough to take control of security.If British troops pull out, other members of the Alliance are likely to follow. The memo says other international forces in Southern Iraq currently under British control will have to be handled carefully if Britain withdraws. It says they will not feel safe and may also leave. Embarrassingly, the document says the Americans are split over the plan - and it suggests one of the reasons for getting British troops out is to save money. Mr Reid says cutting UK troop numbers to 3,000 by the middle of next year will save GBP 500million a year, though it will be 18 months before the cash comes through.The document, Options For Future UK Force Posture In Iraq, is the first conclusive proof that preparations for a major withdrawal from Iraq are well advanced.The British Government's public position is that UK troops will stay until newly trained Iraqi forces are ready to take control of security. Less than a fortnight ago, Mr Blair said it was 'vital' the US-led coalition stayed until Iraq stabilised, and Mr Bush endorsed his comments. Mr Reid's memo, prepared for Mr Blair in the past few weeks, shows that in reality, plans to get them out - 'military drawdown,' as he puts it - are well advanced.It says: 'We have a commitment to hand over to Iraqi control in Al Muthanna and Maysan provinces two of the four provinces under British control in Southern Iraq in October 2005 and in the other two, Dhi Qar and Basra, in April 2006.Developing... 1) I have no problem with having a withdrawl plan ready. No sense waiting till the last minute.2) Iraq is worse off now than it was before the elections over there. Multiple bombings everyday, assasinations are common..etc 3) Only difference I really see is more Iraqi's are dying now. And that does not mean less American deaths, It just means the same amount of our troops and now more of theirs are being killed.4) I hope we are not leaving soon because Iraq is still a mess. On the other hand, We might be most of the problem but I think if we pull out too early its just gonna be a civil war so I am not sure...5)Brits you guys pulling out 8500 in 3 months? Tell me its not true. thanks
Originally posted by Thrawn Source please.
Originally posted by Gixer Sooner the British pull out the better, they never should of sent troops and followed Bush into that unjustified mess in the first place. Hopefully Australia won't send any. ...-Gixer
Originally posted by Bodhi sad troll
Originally posted by Captain Virgil Hilts So long as you see that and don't feed it.
