Al Qaeda Readies for Iran Retreat

According to Bill Roggio, the Battle of Diyala, on the Iraq/Iran border is coming to a head:

The province of Diyala, where al Qaeda has established its
command headquarters over the past year, has been the scene of increased
activity of the past several days. Al Qaeda conducted a sophisticated attack in
a Kurdish village in the north, and a coordinated attack on a military outpost
and a bank in Baqubah. The U.S. detained two al Qaeda leaders in a raid in the
city, while the general commanding the 5th Iraqi Army Division was relieved of
his command. The recent events signal the Diyala Campaign is on the horizon as both sides
seek to consolidate their positions in the province...

The U.S. and Iraq military wants to cordon the province to
prevent al Qaeda from escaping, and create a kill box to eliminate al Qaeda's
forces. Al Qaeda may be attempting to secure their exit into Iran.

Is this Al Qaeda's last stand? Stay tuned...