Iraq insists Syria 'exporting destruction'

Rattling the sabres.

Iraq accused Syria of "exporting destruction" by allowing insurgents to sneak into the country, as thousands of American and Iraqi troops pressed on with a military offensive through Tal Afar near the Syrian border. Iraq also closed its border with Syria to stop what it calls foreign fighters entering the country, and Iraq's Red Crescent said up to 7,000 families were fleeing the fighting in Tal Afar.

Defense Minister Saadoun al-Doulaimi kept up the drumbeat of complaints against Syria for allegedly facilitating insurgent entry into Iraq.

The drumbeats sounding again. It is the "wheel of war". Iran, Syria, Iran....Take your pick. Katrina had to throw a little curve our way but, with our Iraqi friends helping out, we are back on track.

Long live the war machine.