Iraqi Citizens, Security Forces Spark Phantom Phoenix Success

By Donna Miles | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2008 - Operation Phantom Phoenix is succeeding in cracking down on Iraq's enemies, largely because of the Iraqi security forces' professionalism and the cooperation of the Iraqi people, a senior U.S. military officer said in Baghdad today.

Army Maj. Gen. Kevin Bergner, spokesman for Multinational Force Iraq, told reporters the joint offensive launched earlier this month continues to make headway in corralling remaining al-Qaeda-aligned terrorists and other insurgents in the country.

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