Officials say 9/11-style plot in Iraq foiled

Source: AP

BAGHDAD — Iraqi and U.S. security officials say Iraqi forces have foiled an al-Qaida in Iraq plot for a 9/11-style attack to hijack airlines and fly them into Shiite holy shrines.

Two senior Iraqi officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday they have arrested two men allegedly linked to the plan, which shut down the airport in Najaf for days and Baghdad airport for hours last week.

Two senior U.S. intelligence officials in Washington confirmed the plot but said it's doubtful the alleged plotters were very far along in their planning — or even had the ability to carry it out.

The officials say the plan was aimed at re-igniting sectarian violence.

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I guess that means we need to stay in Iraq for another seven years. Leaving during such a time of crisis just ... wouldn't be prudent?

...ever since the republicans decided to attack that country.

Boogey-boogey boo! This is PR and nothing more.

i feel sorry for the people who just want to live in peace.

so nobody remembers we're not legitimately there"

The U.S. is a leading source of military and subversive plots of violence and destruction all around the world. And yet we continue in our righteous crusades, pointing the finger everywhere else.
Pitiful.