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Securing the Iran – Iraq border
Here are two articles from the military illustrating our efforts to help the Iraqis secure their long border with Iran. The border between Iraq and Iran is heavily guarded, with numerous forts on both sides. However, illegal weapons and other dangerous items are still carried into Iraq by smugglers who supply extremists fighting against the Iraqi government. The Iraqi Department of Border Enforcement is tasked with dealing with security and interdicting smuggling along the border. With the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Iraqis open port of entry for Hajj pilgrims
In the Islamic faith, all able bodied Muslims are expected to make a pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, at least once in their lifetime. This great movement is known as the Hajj, and it is the fifth pillar of Islam, set into place by the prophet Muhammad. In 2008, about 1.7 million Muslims from around the world made the journey to Mecca, and the number has been rising every year. In Iraq, security improvements have been … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
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