Are Iranian Backed Militias Preparing To Attack U.S. Bases In Iraq?

SURVEY STRATEGY - U.S. Soldiers conduct a full atmospheric survey to better understand the population and culture of the communities in the Basra province, Iraq, July 5, 2010. The soldiers, assigned to the 354th Military Police Company, worked with Iraqi soldiers and a U.S. Human Terrain Analysis Team on the survey. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Lynn Friant

US Reports Threat From Iran-Backed Militants In Iraq -- Voice of America

The U.S. military commander in Iraq says security has been increased at U.S. bases because Iranian-backed insurgents have received specialized training inside Iran to attack U.S. forces in Iraq.

General Ray Odierno said Tuesday there has been "an increased threat" of an attack on U.S. forces by Kataib Hezbollah, a Shi'ite group that U.S. officials say is trained and funded by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps.

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