It is rare that this blog will present war news regarding Iraq, but today’s news is noteworthy for it’s possible impact on the Terror War beyond only Iraq.
Zarqawi Killed in Iraq Air Raid
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The head of US-led forces in Iraq, General George Casey, said Zarqawi was killed at 1815 (1415 GMT) on Wednesday, in an air strike against an “isolated safe house… approximately 8km (five miles) north of Baquba”.
“Iraqi police were first on the scene after the air strike,” he said, followed shortly afterwards by coalition forces.
Zarqawi was said to have been in a meeting with associates at the time. Several other people were reported to have been killed in the raid.
General Casey said Zarqawi’s body was identified through fingerprints, facial recognition and known scars. He promised to give more details on the raid later on Thursday.
