Six Iraqi troops die in US fire

[DogPoundPup]

Source: BBC

The Americans have given no casualty figures, but have spoken of their regret at the mistake.

The Iraqis say the incident occurred when Iraqi forces fired warning shots into the air as a US boat was passing close to a checkpoint near Tarmiya.

US forces were conducting operations against suspected al-Qaeda militants.

The shootings happened early on Wednesday morning at a joint Iraqi army and police checkpoint.

"The Iraqis fired in the air, but a few minutes later, a helicopter shot at them and killed six of them and wounded 10 others," an Iraqi security official said AFP news agency.

Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/7595665.stm

[SpiralHawk]

1. "Don't worry. This will not mar my Championship Vacation record." - Commander AWOL

"And I am absolutely certain it will not negatorily impact the profits of republicon oil, munitions, and mercenary crony corporations. Always look on the bright side. Smirk."

- Commander AWOL

[The Stranger]

2. If the Iraqis fired warning shots, wouldn't the U.S. forces confirm their identity?

What's with blowing the living shit out of their supposed allies? This sounds malicious to me.

Oh, but wait, we're supposed to "support the troops," right?

[xchrom]

3. recommend -- the surge is not working. nt