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Friday, April 25, 2008

Good News from Iraq: 25 Iraq 2008

From MNF-I, Tip leads to discovery of 12 rocket launchers.

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces found and recovered 12 Iranian-made rocket launchers south of Baghdad following a tip from a local resident April 23.

The rocket launchers, designed for 107mm rockets, were discovered near a reported launch site. This site appeared to be targeting a nearby forward operating base.

Initiation wire attached to the launchers indicated they are of Iranian origin. The same type of wire has been found at previous launch sites.