At least one Iraqi was killed and seven more were wounded in light violence.

In Baghdad, a bomb wounded three people, including a soldier. A bomb in Saidiya wounded three people, including a policeman. Four other bombs were defused.

A Sahwa fighter died in Diwaniya when a bomb exploded as he was heading to work.

In Mosul, a civilian was wounded when police tried to apprehend a suspect in a crowded location.

Police seized 23 rocket launchers near Diwaniya.

Two gangs were captured in Basra.

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