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Twelve Mahdi Army fighters were killed in New Baghdad on May 28. Iraqi security forces capture 34 Mahdi Army fighters in the South.
Ten Mahdi Army fighters were killed and one wounded during "operations against special groups in eastern Baghdad." Iraqi troops seize 59 explosively formed projectiles in Sadr City since May 24.
A leader of a 300-man unit "affiliated with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps" was captured in Shula. US and Iraqi forces have been targeting the Mahdi Army in the Shula neighborhood.
Multiple EFPs and other Iranian-made weapons have been discovered in Sadr City as US and Iraqi forces continue to press Mahdi Army units throughout Baghdad.
Hasnawi was a senior lieutenant to overall Mahdi Army commander in Sadr City. Details on the Mahdi Army leadership in Sadr City emerge. Eleven Mahdi Army fighters killed in New Baghdad.
Six battalions of soldiers moved beyond the barrier to take positions throughout the northern two-thirds of the Mahdi Army stronghold. Iraqi troops met little resistance. Raids continue against the Mahdi Army outside Sadr City.
Iraqi military reports the "Prince" of Ninewa province has been captured. More than 1,100 insurgents captured as the government appears to give a green light for an Awakening to form in Mosul.
The Mahdi Army continues to strike in Sadr City, but the intensity of the attacks has decreased significantly. Fighting may be shifting westward.
Images from Bill Ardolino's recent embed with the 3rd Squadron of the 89th Cavalry in Rusafa and Military Police units in Sadr City.
Iraqi and US forces kill 11 Mahdi Army fighters over the past 24 hours as the Mahdi Army continues to conduct attacks on barrier emplacement teams and patrols. The Iraqi Army has reinforced the Shula neighborhood.
Otaibi was the minder for the minister of the Islamic State of Iraq's sharia courts. Abu Dejana was the brother of one of the four al Qaeda operatives who escaped from Bagram prison in 2005.
Bill Ardolino goes on a night patrol in the Shorja Market in Baghdad's Rusafa District with the Al Sadria Sons of Iraq and the 3rd Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment.
Mullah Nazir's deputy and the former leader of Islamic State of Iraq killed during recent clashes in eastern Afghanistan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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"Key" Special Groups financier captured south of Baghdad
Twelve Mahdi Army fighters were killed in New Baghdad on May 28. Iraqi security forces capture 34 Mahdi Army fighters in the South.
Iraqi Army clashes with Mahdi Army in eastern Baghdad
Ten Mahdi Army fighters were killed and one wounded during "operations against special groups in eastern Baghdad." Iraqi troops seize 59 explosively formed projectiles in Sadr City since May 24.
Iraqi Special Forces capture Special Groups commander in Baghdad
A leader of a 300-man unit "affiliated with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps" was captured in Shula. US and Iraqi forces have been targeting the Mahdi Army in the Shula neighborhood.
Iraqi Army dismantles Mahdi Army caches in Sadr City
Multiple EFPs and other Iranian-made weapons have been discovered in Sadr City as US and Iraqi forces continue to press Mahdi Army units throughout Baghdad.
US military killed Mahdi Army commander Arkan Hasnawi in May 3 strike
Hasnawi was a senior lieutenant to overall Mahdi Army commander in Sadr City. Details on the Mahdi Army leadership in Sadr City emerge. Eleven Mahdi Army fighters killed in New Baghdad.
Iraqi Army presses into Sadr City
Six battalions of soldiers moved beyond the barrier to take positions throughout the northern two-thirds of the Mahdi Army stronghold. Iraqi troops met little resistance. Raids continue against the Mahdi Army outside Sadr City.
Al Qaeda "Prince" reported captured in Mosul
Iraqi military reports the "Prince" of Ninewa province has been captured. More than 1,100 insurgents captured as the government appears to give a green light for an Awakening to form in Mosul.
Operation Lion's Roar nets more than 1,000 suspects
Iraqi security forces are leading the charge against al Qaeda in Iraq in Mosul, its last urban stronghold. A large Awakening force has volunteered to help the Iraqi Army in the northern province.Attacks decrease in Sadr City; fighting shifts to western Baghdad
The Mahdi Army continues to strike in Sadr City, but the intensity of the attacks has decreased significantly. Fighting may be shifting westward.
In Pictures: From Rusafa to Sadr City
Images from Bill Ardolino's recent embed with the 3rd Squadron of the 89th Cavalry in Rusafa and Military Police units in Sadr City.
Clashes continue in Sadr City
Iraqi and US forces kill 11 Mahdi Army fighters over the past 24 hours as the Mahdi Army continues to conduct attacks on barrier emplacement teams and patrols. The Iraqi Army has reinforced the Shula neighborhood.
Al Qaeda operatives killed in Afghanistan were Saudis
Otaibi was the minder for the minister of the Islamic State of Iraq's sharia courts. Abu Dejana was the brother of one of the four al Qaeda operatives who escaped from Bagram prison in 2005.
In Pictures: Patrolling the Shorja Market with the Sons of Iraq
Bill Ardolino goes on a night patrol in the Shorja Market in Baghdad's Rusafa District with the Al Sadria Sons of Iraq and the 3rd Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment.
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.
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.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.
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.
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.
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.
