A top Shiite militia leader has criticized "weaklings" in the Iraqi army for calling for U.S. support in the fight to regain Tikrit from ISIS. Shiite fighters are pictured here gathering on their way to Tikrit, March 20, 2015. REUTERS/Alaa Al-Marjani
IBTimes: ISIS Tikrit Battle: Shiite Militia Leader Criticizes Iraq Army 'Weaklings' Calling For US Support
The commander of the powerful Badr Shiite militia has criticized “weaklings” in the Iraqi military who have called for U.S. airstrikes to support an ongoing campaign against the ISIS stronghold of Tikrit. The remarks by Hadi al-Ameri Sunday signal possible rifts between Iraq’s army and the Iranian-backed Shiite militias currently supporting the Tikrit offensive.
"Some of the weaklings in the army ... say we need the Americans while we say we do not need the Americans," Ameri told journalists when asked about U.S. air support, Agence France-Presse reported. The top Iraqi commander in the Salaheddin province where Tikrit is located had told the news agency earlier he airtrikes are needed to fight the militant group.
Update: Iraq militia chief slams army 'weaklings' over Tikrit strikes -- AFP
WNU Editor: If they were winning the fight for Tikrit, this Shiite militia leader would not be saying these things.
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