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Iraqi Army Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Brigade, 1st Iraqi Army Division, recently seized a weapons cache in the Rusafa District of eastern Baghdad. The cache included four rocket-propelled grenade rounds and two boosters. U.S. Army photo. FORWARD OPERATING BASE LOYALTY -- Since their arrival into the critical Baghdad District of Rusafa, Iraqi Army Soldiers of 3rd Battalion, 4th Brigade, 1st Iraqi Army Division, have played a critical role in the safety and security of the Iraqi people. Recently, Soldiers from 3rd Bn., 4th Bde., 1st IA Div., acted on a citizen tip to prevent possible attacks against Iraqi...

BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- Iraq's prime minister Wednesday gave Shiite militants battling security forces in Basra a 72-hour deadline to surrender as the death toll from two days of fighting that threatens to undo efforts to stabilize Iraq neared 50.

KARBALA, Iraq- Iraqi Provincial Authorities assumed security responsibilities for Karbala province here Monday. Karbala became the eighth province to meet the joint conditions agreed upon by the Government of Iraq and Multinational Force-Iraq.GOI and MNF-I work to find out when a region is ready for transfer based on security resources, proficiency of regional government and the ability of MNF-I to support the region if needed.  It also demonstrates that Karbala is building a capable and self-sufficient police and military force designed to handle security situations when they arise, or seek assistance from the national government, according to a joint statement...