Kobuchi- lets be clear about were we are along the historical time line. Iraqis current government is recognized by all nations, including Canada, as the sovereign government of Iraq. That government is headed Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi who had the final authority for implementation of this operation. The Iraqis asked us to perform a joint operation with forces of the sovereign nation of Iraq, in order to remove foreign fighters from their country, so that they may hold elections in two months.
By the way the hospital that was secured yesterday...that was done by Iraqi Government forces...not US Marines. Look closely at the camouflage pattern, US Marines where the digital pattern like your Canadian troops. In any case it looks like the Iraqis are doing a good job.
