Monday, May 01, 2006

'Ring of Steel' Encircles Iraqi Oil Platforms


"Bottom line, this oil is their future," said Navy Capt. Christopher Noble, commander of Coalition Task Group 58.1, the group primarily charged with defending the platforms. "Without the hard currency, without the economic anchor, it's going to be very difficult for Iraq. We take (the responsibility) very seriously."
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DoD photo by Jim Garamone

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