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Pakistani Taliban, Iraqi al Qaeda operatives killed in Afghanistan

Mullah Nazir's deputy and the former leader of Islamic State of Iraq killed during recent clashes in eastern Afghanistan.


Operations continue in Sadr City

Multinational Forces Iraq indicates the building of the wall and operations against the "Special Groups" will continue despite the cease-fire. EFPs are "the number one killer of our soldiers" in Baghdad.


Parading of fighters' bodies taunts Mahdi Army




The Iraqi government and the Sadrist bloc entered an agreement that lets the Iraqi Army enter Sadr City. US forces killed 10 Mahdi Army fighters in Sadr City. Iraqi special forces captured three Special Groups operatives in Amara. Iraqi soldiers captured 14 Mahdi Army fighters in Basrah. Coalition forces detained 12 al Qaeda operatives during raids in central and northern Iraq today.




92 targets achieved during operations' first day - Ninewa operations commander




Sadrist bloc buckles, agrees to let Iraqi Army in Sadr City

The Sadrist bloc and the Iraqi government agreed to a 14-point agreement that concedes major points to the Iraqi government and military. The Iraqi Army can enter Sadr City to establish security while the Sadrist said the Mahdi Army attacks will end.


McClatchy | In big concession, militia agrees to let Iraqi troops into Sadr City




What Happened in Basra?




US military adds armor to Iraq vehicles as roadside bombs surgee




US Special Forces fighting inside Sadr City

Twenty-three Mahdi Army fighters have been killed in Sadr City over the past 24 hours. US Special Forces teams kill 13 Mahdi Army fighters over past two days.


Sadr aide lashes out at Iraq's senior Shiite cleric




US military denies al Qaeda leader al Masri is in custody

The Iraqi security forces have issued yet another false report on the death or capture of Abu Ayyub al Masri. The latest incident appears to be a case of mistaken identity.


The Iraqi military claimed it captured Abu Ayyub al Masri, al Qaeda's leader in Iraq. US and Iraqi forces killed 19 Mahdi Army fighters in Baghdad. Iraqi police detained 48 Mahdi fighters in Basrah. Two civilian contractors were killed and four civilians and four Coalition soldiers were wounded in a mortar attack in Basrah. Coalition forces detained 13 al Qaeda operatives during raids nationwide.




One is Sunni and one Shiite. Together they are the key to peace in Baghdad suburb




Abu Ayyub al Masri, al Qaeda in Iraq's leader, reported captured in Mosul

An unconfirmed report from the Iraqi Defense Ministry spokesman said al Masri has been captured in the northern city and is in Iraqi Army custody. The US military has not confirmed al Masri's capture.


Al-Mahdi army leader, 2 aides detained in Karbala




Iraqi government closes the Sadr's radio station




Iraqi Soldiers Warn Residents in Embattled Sadr City to Leave Homes




19 Mahdi Army fighters killed during Baghdad battles

US and Iraqi forces killed 19 Mahdi fighters and captured nine during raids and clashes in Sadr City and wider Baghdad. Sadr's radio station is shut down.


Has the Surge Put Iraq on the Path to Success?