Iraq Mi 35 helicopter air strikes on ISIS locations – Video
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Syrian army BMP destroyed by rebels – 20.12.2014 – Video
Syrian army BMP destroyed by rebels - 20.12.2014
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Iraq Kurd chief visits Mt Sinjar after siege broken – Video
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Iraq seeks tanks and up-armored Humvees
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Iraq is requesting M1A1 Abrams tanks and up-armored High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles, or Humvees, from the United States.
The two separate proposed sales under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program have already received approval by the U.S. State Department and were reported to Congress by the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
The two sales packages, if approved by Congress, have a combined value of more than $2.97 billion dollars.
The proposed sales "will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country," DSCA said, and directly supports the government of Iraq and serves the interests of both countries.
The tank package is comprised of 175 full track M1A1 Abrams tanks with 120mm guns modified and upgraded to the M1A1 Abrams configuration; 15 M88A2 improved tank recovery vehicles, 175 .50 Caliber M2 machine guns, 350 7.62mm M240 machine guns, 10 .50 Caliber BR M2 HB machine guns, 10,000 M831A1 120mm high explosive anti-tank TP-T ammunition, and 25,000 M865 120mm TPCSDS-T ammunition.
Also included: 10,000 M830A1 120mm high explosive anti-tank multi-purpose tracer ammunition, 10,000 M1002 120mm target practice tracers, nearly 200 dual long-range radio systems, 700 M1028 Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicles, radios.
DSCA said support equipment, fuel, transportation, spare and repair parts, site surveys, quality assurance teams, special tools and test equipment, and logistical support are part of the deal worth $2.4 billion.
"Iraq will use the M1A1 Abrams tanks to facilitate progress towards increasing its ability to quickly mobilize and defend its border," the agency said. "Support of the M1A1 Abrams tanks for Iraq demonstrates the on-going U.S. commitment to support Iraq's continued development into a sovereign, stable, and long-term self-reliant strategic partner."
If the sale goes through, five U.S. government and 100 contractor representatives would be required to travel to Iraq for as long as five years.
The second possible FMS deal is for 1,000 M1151A1 Humvees, together with associated equipment, parts and logistical support.
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Iraq TV show makes 'terrorists' confront victims
BAGHDAD (AP) Haider Ali Motar was convicted of terrorism charges about a month ago for helping to carry out a string of Baghdad car bombings on behalf of the Islamic State extremist group. Now, the 21-year old is a reluctant cast member in a popular reality TV show.
"In the Grip of the Law," brings convicted terrorists face-to-face with victims in surreal encounters and celebrates the country's beleaguered security forces. The show, produced by state-run Iraqiyya TV, is among dozens of programs, cartoons and musical public service announcements aimed at shoring up support for the troops after their humiliating defeat last summer at the hands of the Islamic State group, which now controls about a third of the country.
On a chilly, overcast day last week, the crew arrived at the scene of one of the attacks for which Motar was convicted, with a heavily armed escort in eight military pick-up trucks and Humvees. Passing cars clogged the road to watch the drama unfold, but were quickly shooed away by soldiers.
After being pulled from an armored vehicle, a shackled Motar found himself face-to-face with the seething relatives of the victims of the attack. "Give him to me I'll tear him to pieces," one of the relatives roared from behind a barbed wire barrier.
A cameraman pinned a microphone on Motar's bright yellow prison jumpsuit as he stood alongside a busy Baghdad highway looking bewildered by his surroundings.
"Say something," the cameraman said to him.
"What am I supposed to say?" a visibly panicked Motar asked.
"It's a mic check! Just count: 1,2,3,4..."
Once the cameras were rolling, the show's host Ahmed Hassan quizzed the still-shackled prisoner. When Motar was confronted by one of the victims, a young man in a wheelchair who lost his father in one of the attacks, the convict began weeping, as the cameras rolled.
Iraq has seen near-daily car bombs and other attacks for more than a decade, both before and after the withdrawal of U.S.-led troops at the end of 2011. But the central message of the show, the filming of which began last year, is that the security forces will bring perpetrators to justice.