Iraqi Forces Seize 131 Suspected Insurgents in Raid

It’s the little victories that count, but it sure is nice to read about the big ones.

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraqi soldiers backed by U.S. helicopters killed several suspected insurgents and seized 131 more in a dawn raid Saturday, capturing tons of explosives earmarked for attacks on the holy city of Kerbala, officials said.

“It was a surprise operation based on intensive surveillance by military intelligence,” Defense Minister Hazim al-Shaalan told Reuters. “It was very successful.”