Friday: 31 Iranians, 8 Iraqis Killed; 300 Iranians, 21 Iraqis Wounded

Once again, an Iranian refugee camp in eastern Iraq was the scene of a deadly raid. According to one source approximately 31 Iranians were killed and over 300 more were wounded during the operation. About 13 Iraqi personnel were also injured in the raid. Elsewhere in Iraq, attacks continued as well, leaving eight dead and … Continue reading “Friday: 31 Iranians, 8 Iraqis Killed; 300 Iranians, 21 Iraqis Wounded”

Thursday: 1 US Soldier, 4 Iraqis Killed; 15 Iraqis Wounded

As U.S. soldiers continue to die in Iraq, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates traveled to Iraq to meet with senior government officials and discuss the possibility of extending troop presence beyond the agreed deadline on Dec. 31. Besides the one U.S. soldier who died in a non-combat incident in Mosul on Tuesday, at least four Iraqis were also killed and 15 more were wounded. So far this month, another four U.S. soldiers have died.

Monday: 2 US Soldiers, 18 Iraqis Killed; 15 Iraqis Wounded

At least 18 Iraqis were killed and 15 more were wounded in a number of attacks that focused on Baghdad and nearby cities. Two U.S. soldiers were killed in a non-hostile incident as well. Meanwhile, Iran shelled parts of Iraqi Kurdistan but no casualties were reported there.