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01/07/2003
Attacks on US troops continue in Iraq
The US Defence Secretary has declared that Iraq is “no new Vietnam”, but within hours of those comments a vehicle carrying US troops in Baghdad was bombed and there were two further grenade attacks on US forces.
A bomb exploded near Baghdad’s al-Mustansiriyah university injuring at least three American troops and eyewitnesses said that bodies were being dragged from the burning wreckage of vehicles at the scene.
In the Sunni Muslim enclave of Falluja, where there have been killings as a result of clashes between Iraqis and US troops, there have been further incidents reported.
An explosion last night is said to have killed eight people at a mosque, and thousands of mourners turned out today chanting anti-American slogans.
US forces on the ground have denied any involvement in the blast, but feeling were said to be running high.
Although the war against the former Iraqi regime has officially been declared over, military operations continue in Iraq.
Sunday saw the commencement of ‘Operation Sidewinder’, a substantial deployment of thousands of US troops against what have been decribed as the "terrorist remnants" of the forces of Saddam Hussein.
(SP)
A bomb exploded near Baghdad’s al-Mustansiriyah university injuring at least three American troops and eyewitnesses said that bodies were being dragged from the burning wreckage of vehicles at the scene.
In the Sunni Muslim enclave of Falluja, where there have been killings as a result of clashes between Iraqis and US troops, there have been further incidents reported.
An explosion last night is said to have killed eight people at a mosque, and thousands of mourners turned out today chanting anti-American slogans.
US forces on the ground have denied any involvement in the blast, but feeling were said to be running high.
Although the war against the former Iraqi regime has officially been declared over, military operations continue in Iraq.
Sunday saw the commencement of ‘Operation Sidewinder’, a substantial deployment of thousands of US troops against what have been decribed as the "terrorist remnants" of the forces of Saddam Hussein.
(SP)
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31 March 2009
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British troops have begun their official withdraw from Iraq today as Basra was formally handed to the US army. In a handover ceremony, attended by the head of Britain's armed forces, Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup, and US General Ray Odierno, a British military pennant was symbolically raised and lowered over the southern Iraq town.
Britain Hands Basra Over To US Troops
British troops have begun their official withdraw from Iraq today as Basra was formally handed to the US army. In a handover ceremony, attended by the head of Britain's armed forces, Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup, and US General Ray Odierno, a British military pennant was symbolically raised and lowered over the southern Iraq town.
13 October 2008
Iraqi PM Says 'British Troops No Longer Required'
British troops are no longer required to provide security in southern Iraq, the country's Prime Minister has told a British newspaper. Speaking to The Times, Nouri al-Maliki said there still may be a need for their experience in training Iraqi forces and other technical issues, but not as a "fighting" force.
Iraqi PM Says 'British Troops No Longer Required'
British troops are no longer required to provide security in southern Iraq, the country's Prime Minister has told a British newspaper. Speaking to The Times, Nouri al-Maliki said there still may be a need for their experience in training Iraqi forces and other technical issues, but not as a "fighting" force.
10 December 2007
PM Praises Basra Troops As 'Pull-Out' Looms
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has praised British troops in Iraq as he announced that Basra will be handed back to Iraqi control within two weeks. Mr Brown made the announcement during a surprise visit to troops in Iraq.
PM Praises Basra Troops As 'Pull-Out' Looms
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has praised British troops in Iraq as he announced that Basra will be handed back to Iraqi control within two weeks. Mr Brown made the announcement during a surprise visit to troops in Iraq.
08 October 2007
More UK Forces To Quit Iraq In 2008
A further 2,000 UK troops are to be withdrawn from Iraq in the New Year. Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced to the House of Commons that the numbers of British forces serving in the area would fall to a total of 2,500 by next spring - less than half the current levels.
More UK Forces To Quit Iraq In 2008
A further 2,000 UK troops are to be withdrawn from Iraq in the New Year. Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced to the House of Commons that the numbers of British forces serving in the area would fall to a total of 2,500 by next spring - less than half the current levels.
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