International U.S. Forces Target Iraqi Town By Anne Garrels Published September 30, 2005 at 9:00 PM PDT This story was published more than 19 years ago. Facebook WhatsApp Email American forces launch a new offensive against insurgents in Iraq's Anbar province -- the third in four months. U.S. officials say the targeted area is a major source of continuing difficulties in the region. Copyright 2005 NPR