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January 20, 2005
Zarqawi warns insurgents victory may take years
Topics: Middle East News and PerspectivesABCNewsonline(Australia) Jan 21
An audio tape purportedly from Al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has
urged militants to prepare for a lengthy holy war against US-led forces
in Iraq, saying victory could take months and years.
The speaker, who identifies himself as the Jordanian militant, says insurgents are crushing the morale of "tyrant" America.
He calls on the insurgents to be patient in their street battles because God has promised victory.
The tape, which has been posted on an Islamist web site today, is not dated.
The speaker mentions Eid but it is not clear if he is referring to Eid al-Adha, which started on Thursday, or Eid al-Fitr which took place in November.
"The fruits of jihad (holy war) come after much patience and a lengthy stay in the battlefield... which could last months and years," he said.
"In the fight against the arrogant American tyrant who carries the flag of the cross, we find that despite its military might it is being crushed emotionally and morally.
"Our battle with the enemy is a battle of streets and towns and has many tactical, defensive and offensive methods.
"Fierce wars are not decided in days or weeks."
The United States has put a $A32 million price on Zarqawi's head.
An audio tape purportedly from Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has backed Zarqawi as the network's leader in Iraq.
- Reuters via ABCNewsonline (Australia)
Posted by Hyscience at January 20, 2005 1:07 PM
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