Located 190 km. south of the capital of Baghdad, Najaf is considered a "holy" city among Shi'a Muslims. It is here that 'Ali is buried: the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad and the person whom Shi'a Muslims believe should have succeeded the Prophet in leadership after his death. In 661 A.D., Ali was assassinated in Kufa, a town 11 km. northeast of Najaf.
Sounds like a possible Sadr hideout!
Gee, I thought all that cousin marryin' stuff was limited to the Appalachians and the British royalty... < /sarc >
I believe they're saying that at least a "close adviser" of Sadr was killed in this battle today...