As the Senate passed it’s the “Tick-Tock Out of Iraq” bill, the US commander on the ground was in DC giving a press conference and taking questions about the reality of the situation. Key points:
- 80-90% of suicide attacks are carried out carried out by foreigners via Syria.
- Secret cell networks are being “provided substantial funding, training on Iranian soil advanced explosive munitions and technologies as well as run of the mill arms and ammunition.”
Michael Ledeen posts more from General Petraeus’ press conference on the current situation in Iraq @ Faster Please.