Coup Talk

The usually reliable Juan Cole reports tonight on rumors.  Considering his track record in reporting on Iraq, I'd say they have to be very strong rumors...

Military Coup Planned for Iraq?

A rumor is circulating among well-connected and formerly high-level Iraqi bureaucrats in exile in places like Damascus that a military coup is being prepared for Iraq. I received the following from a reliable, knowledgeable contact. There is no certitude that this plan can or will be implemented. That it is being discussed at high levels seems highly likely. "There is serious talk of a military commission (majlis `askari) to [...]

Tags: Miliary Coup in Iraq, Juan Cole

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