Iraqi terror attacks down 70%

Interior minister says none arrested at Syrian border for 2 weeks

Iraq Interior Minister Bayan Jabir said terror attacks in the country decreased by 70 percent and no escapee has been arrested at Syrian borders for two weeks.

The decrease in the number of these attacks is a big success, the minister noted, declaring by the end of next year Iraqi army could take over security.

The U.S. Army has also declared after months of offensive operations against insurgents, suicide attacks had decreased to the lowest level since November and roadside bombings had been at its lowest level since last June.