Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080424-15
April 24, 2008

Tip leads to discovery of 12 rocket launchers

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces found and recovered 12 Iranian-made rocket launchers south of Baghdad following a tip from a local resident April 23.
 
The rocket launchers, designed for 107mm rockets, were discovered near a reported launch site. This site appeared to be targeting a nearby forward operating base.
 
Initiation wire attached to the launchers indicated they are of Iranian origin. The same type of wire has been found at previous launch sites.

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