MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQ
PRESS DESK
BAGHDAD, Iraq
http://www.usf-iraq.com
703.343.8790

Sept. 20, 2007
Release A070920b

Coalition forces arrest Iranian Quds Force officer

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces arrested an Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps – Quds Force officer in Sulimaniyah today.

Contrary to recent diplomatic initiatives, this individual has been involved in transporting improvised explosive devices and explosively formed penetrators into Iraq. Intelligence reports also indicate he was involved in the infiltration and training of foreign terrorists in Iraq. 

The Quds Force is a covert action arm of the Iranian government responsible for aiding lethal attacks against the Iraqi government and Coalition forces.

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MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQ
PRESS DESK
BAGHDAD, Iraq
http://www.usf-iraq.com
703.343.8790

Sept. 20, 2007
Release A070920b

Coalition forces arrest Iranian Quds Force officer

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces arrested an Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps – Quds Force officer in Sulimaniyah today.

Contrary to recent diplomatic initiatives, this individual has been involved in transporting improvised explosive devices and explosively formed penetrators into Iraq. Intelligence reports also indicate he was involved in the infiltration and training of foreign terrorists in Iraq. 

The Quds Force is a covert action arm of the Iranian government responsible for aiding lethal attacks against the Iraqi government and Coalition forces.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE MNF-I PRESS DESK AT: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 
FOR THIS PRESS RELEASE AND OTHERS VISIT www.usf-iraq.com.