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Iraqi and U.S. Troops Seize 7 EFPs, Mortar Systems in New Baghdad Night Raids

The US Army and the Iraqi police conduct a series of raids against the Mahdi Army Special Groups in northeastern Baghdad.


Operations target Mahdi Army in South

Senior Sadrist leader detained in Al Kut. More than 100 Mahdi Army fighters and Sadrists detained in the South over the weekend.


How Iran would retaliate if it comes to war




Strike on Iran could turn Mideast into fireball, official says




Three senior Mahdi Army commanders captured in Baghdad, Hillah

Iraqi Special Operations Forces captured a Mahdi Army leader with "close ties" to Sadr's office in Najaf. Coalition forces captured two senior Mahdi Army commanders in Hillah and Baghdad.


Iraqi crackdown angers cleric's supporters




Hundreds of Shiites protest US-Iraqi security deal




Ahmadinejad says plot to kill him in Iraq foiled




Iran Threatens 'Strong Blow' if Arch-Enemy Israel Strikes




Israel 'held Iran attack exercise'




Iran: Leader of the Sunni Movements




Maysan operation continues to target Sadrist leaders

Mahdi Army caves to security forces, no opposition as political and militia commanders are detained. Sadrists are in disarray. Operations will move to the marshes on the Iranian border.


Iran's foreign minister said it is ready to negotiate a package of economic incentives in exchange for agreements to curb its nuclear program. Britain is pushing the European Union to adopt stricter sanctions against Iran. President Ahmadinejad said the West failed to stop Iran from enriching uranium.




Al-Mahdi Army militias routed without a shot fired







Iraqi security forces detain senior Sadrist during Maysan operation

The mayor of Amarah and deputy provincial governor is detained during a raid. Security operations are under way in neighboring Dhi Qhar and Wasit provinces.


US designates two Hezbollah operatives in Venezuela as terrorists

A Venezuelan diplomat and a businessman use their positions to fund Hezbollah's operations, as well and help operatives travel across the Middle East and to South America.


General Blames Iranian-Backed Militants for Baghdad Explosion




Mahdi Army cell leader behind deadly Baghdad bombing

fawadi.jpgUS military intelligence indicates Haydar Mahdi Khadum al Fawadi executed car bombing attack in the Hurriyah neighborhood.


Iraqi security forces ramp up for Maysan operation

Iraqi troops replace border guards. Local police forces are raised. Maliki gives deadline for Mahdi Army to disarm. Sadrists fear being targeted.