At least 259 people were killed in Iraq on Monday. Bombers attempted to draw attention away from the front lines in Khazar and Fallujah by attacking Baghdad.

Peshmerga forces launched a new operation in northern Iraq, and Coalition troops may be assisting them.

Iraqi Special Forces are close to entering the city.

Eighteen people were killed on a fairly quiet prayer day, but officials in Fallujah accused the military of bombing the hospital.

Fighting and shelling continued in Fallujah where civilians may be enduring the toughest of conditions.

The safety of Fallujah residents is a growing concern among Iraq’s religious elite and the UN.

Fighting paused in Fallujah after a victory in the tactical important Garma.

Heavy fighting took place in the areas surrounding Falluja.

At least 219 people were killed in Iraq. An operation to capture Falluja has finally begun.

A higher number of casualties from the Baghdad protests was reported on Saturday.