Iraq - al Qaeda desperate for help

That's according to a letter from the Al Qaida commander, identified as Abu Osama Al Tunisi.

"Shortly before he died, Al Tunisi wrote a letter that warned of a threat to Al Qaida operations in Karkh. The lettter, found by the U.S. military, sought guidance from Al Qaida leaders amid coalition operations that hampered Al Tunisi's network.

"We are so desperate for your help," the letter read."

You won't see this on the BBC.