The iraqis fought back. The Prime Minister went to the joint Operations Center to order the immediate counterattack the minister of defence organize available forces and the commander during the attack. The tribal volunteers organized support it in some cases led the attack. Today there back in the hands of these terrible forces i was there last month i would say all americans would be proud to see what our troops are doing helping the iraqis but this is only the start antilebanon will remain a substantial issue but any part of the invincibility has been shattered. It is not invincible it is debatable and is being defeated by iraqi forces to take back their towns and cities and ultimately their country to support United States and the coalition. And the aura of the socalled caliphate is destroyed and the future is very much in doubt. Because we lack the same kind of partners in the ground the situation is more challenging and complex but were still working closely with regional partner