The Guardian
When Jack Straw revealed this morning that "British military personnel" had been involved into today's operation to release the three hostages in Iraq, he effectively confirmed that the SAS had chalked up another success in their illustrious 65-year history.
Although officials have been reluctant to give out detailed information so soon after the raid, the foreign secretary did say that it took place early today and that "mercifully, no shots were fired".
The Ministry of Defence also confirmed that British troops had played a "prominent role" in the rescue operation, which took place in western Baghdad.
John Reid, the defence secretary, said the operation, "spearheaded by British troops" had been "several weeks" in the planning.
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