U.S. admiral notes Al-Qaeda as Iraq’s top threat

U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Greg Smith noted al-Queda as Iraq’s top threat to international efforts for a secure government there

United Press International reported Monday, Jan. 21, on Navy Rear Admiral Greg Smith’s comments of caution after recent successes reduced acts of jihadist violence in the nation that Islamic fundamentalists want for a new Caliphate empire.

Navy Rear Adm. Greg Smith, a spokesman for Multi-National Forces-Iraq, says Operation Phantom Phoenix, a coalition operation, has made inroads against the terrorist threat in Iraq.

Smith says more than 1,000 militants have been detained since the operation began and more than 100 alleged terrorists have been killed.

Despite moderate successes, al-Qaida remains a potent threat in Iraq, the American Force Press Service reported.

"Al-Qaeda senior leadership (sees) Iraq as its Caliphate, its center of struggle and dominance for establishing its Taliban-like ideology in the heart of the Arab world," Smith said in a statement…

"Al-Qaeda murdered 3,870 Iraqis, injuring nearly 18,000 additional innocent civilians," in 2007.

Smith siad success against al-Qaeda came from the surge of U.S. troops - continued success against the terrorist threat in Iraq will come from the increased capabilities of Iraqi forces.

"As Operation Phantom Phoenix continues, we know that a tough fight is ahead, and we remain committed to pursuing al-Qaeda in order to ensure security and stability for all of Iraq," Smith said.

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