The Ramadi Factor

"Fighting and counterinsurgency operations continue in the restive city


As negotiations to form the Iraqi government proceed, Coalition and insurgent forces continue to battle over the contested city of Ramadi. The Associated Press reports "Sunni insurgents made their strongest attack in six weeks against the Anbar provincial government headquarters in Ramadi" and "U.S. Marines guarding the government headquarters fought back with anti-tank rockets, machine guns and small-arms fire." Marine air support from Al Asad Air base was called in, and an F/A-18 conducted a bombing run on insurgent positions. "Sporadic shooting occurred around the government building after sunset.""
The Fourth Rail