Abu Zubair, Zarqawi Aide, Killed

(Mosul, Iraq) One of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's lieutenants, Abu Zubair, was ambushed and shot dead by Iraqi National Guard Forces in Mosul according to a statement by U.S. authorities. Abu Zubair was wanted for several attacks in Mosul, one of which left five policemen dead.

This is great news on two counts; one is that al-Qaeda in Iraq leadership is weakened and, two is that it was accomplished by Iraqi forces.

Tipped by Chad Evans.