Tuesday, April 3, 2007

The Telegraph Pimping for War on Iran


Fears of expert sniper in Basra

"Fears that an expert sniper is operating in Basra are growing after two British soldiers were shot dead by single bullets in the past two days.

At least three have been killed and five wounded in the past six weeks by single shots. The marksman is equipped with a powerful rifle that can penetrate body armour, military sources believe.

Earlier this year, The Daily Telegraph reported that insurgents in Iraq had at least 100 Austrian Steyr sniper rifles the country had sold to Iran. The Teheran regime is widely recognised as a prime trainer of insurgents and provides them with money and equipment.

Iraqi intelligence sources have also said that Iranian security figures were operating in Basra as Teheran attempts to gain total influence in southern Iraq......"

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