A large military operation began in Iraq Thursday afternoon. It is being called the largest offensive since the war began nearly three years ago to the day.
The military says "Operation Swarmer" is targeting an area northeast of Samarra. Samarra is 60 miles north of Baghdad, located in the heart of the Sunni Triangle.
Since the bombing of the Shiite mosque in Samarra sparked religious violence, the American military has mostly taken a back seat. That stopped Thursday, and Americans joined by Iraqis went into the very spot where the chaos started.
In a statement, the military says the attack is designed to clear a suspected insurgent operating area.
The offensive is using 1,500 Iraqi and American troops, 200 assault vehicles, and 50 aircraft.
The attack is expected to last for several days.
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