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To: TimF who wrote (142905)2/23/2002 3:12:53 PM
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Note - The following is pretty much just a rumor with out solid information to back it up.U.S. Forces in Northern Iraq?
22 February 2002

Summary

A Japanese daily is reporting that U.S. military forces have infiltrated northern Iraq. Although the claim is unconfirmed, it is likely that some Special Forces have entered the country. However, this does not mean that an onset of hostilities is imminent.

Analysis

Japanese daily Sankei Shimbun reports that U.S. military forces have landed in northern Iraq. Citing unnamed Pentagon sources, the paper asserts that U.S. ground troops recently entered Iraq's northern no-fly zone near the Turkish border.

Although STRATFOR is skeptical of this particular report, it is probable that U.S. Special Forces are indeed operating inside Iraq. However, this is not necessarily a sign that a military campaign against Baghdad is fast approaching. The White House first needs on-the-ground intelligence as it examines its options for unseating Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.

The paper alleges that the U.S. troops entered the country with the intent to link up with Iraqi opposition forces, which are generally made up of Kurds in the north of the country. The mission is reportedly meant to expand into organizing, arming and training the opposition forces.

The story is unconfirmed, and STRATFOR has seen no corroborating evidence except for a report that U.S. and British warplanes overflew northern Iraq on Feb. 20. Though these overflights are relatively common, it is possible the sorties were meant to provide cover or distraction for an infiltration team.

stratfor.com
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