Timeline of the SOFA Negotiations and Iranian Interference
A timeline of the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) Negotiations and Iranian Interference.
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Overview of the SOFA Negotiations
Oct 28, 2008 - Anonymous
A backgrounder on the ongoing and often contentious SOFA negotiations.
ISW News Roundup - October 28, 2008
Oct 28, 2008 - AnonymousU.S. Raid in Syria
US Special Forces conducted a daylight raid against Al Qaeda within the Syrian border. US sources call the raid successful while Syrian authorities have decried it as a violation of their sovereignty.
Wall Street Journal - Syria Halts Diplomacy After U.S. Military Strike, by Jay Solomon
ISW News Roundup - October 27, 2008
Oct 27, 2008 - AnonymousSecurity
U.S. Special Forces have reportedly conducted a raid inside Syrian territory on the border with Iraq. While U.S. officials have not publically claimed responsibility, sources say U.S. hunter-killer teams trained their sights on Al Qaeda's senior coordinator in Syria, Abu Ghadiya. For the latest on this operation, see:
New York Times - Syria and Iran Blame U.S. in Blast on Iraq Border, by Katherine Zoepf
Map of Special Groups Activity in Iraq
Oct 24, 2008 - AnonymousThis Google Earth file maps Multi-National Force-Iraq press releases on activity by and against Iranian-backed Special Groups.
ISW News Roundup - October 24, 2008
Oct 24, 2008 - Anonymous
Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA)
ISW News Roundup - October 23, 2008
Oct 23, 2008 - AnonymousStatus of Forces Agreement (SOFA)
As the SOFA negotiations near their deadline, the Iraqi Cabinet is seeking further amendments to the SOFA draft regarding the duration of U.S. troop presence. For the latest on these complex negotiations, read:
Agence France Presse- US, Iraq will get security pact 'worked out', Rice says
Asia Times - Details of Iraq pact reveal US debacle, by Gareth Porter
ISW News Roundup - October 22, 2008
Oct 22, 2008 - AnonymousStatus of Forces Agreement
As the SOFA negotiations near their deadline, the Iraqi Cabinet is seeking further amendments to the SOFA draft regarding the duration of U.S. troop presence. Responding to this request, U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates stated his reluctance to make any changes to the draft given the time constraints. For the latest on these complex negotiations, read:
New York Times - Mullen Says Iraq Running Out of Time On Forces Accord, by Thom Shanker
ISW News Roundup - October 21, 2008
Oct 21, 2008 - Anonymous
Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA)
The Status of Forces Agreement has recently reached a new phase as Iraqi and U.S. negotiators discuss the final details. However, internal politics and foreign interference continue to put the agreement's future into question.
Status of Forces Agreement
This week, several media outlets have reported that a draft security agreement, known as the SOFA, has been agreed upon by Iraq and the United States.