Iraq violence kills eight U.S. troops, 44 civilians

[sabra]

Source: MSNBC/AP

Some GIs killed by type of explosive that U.S. alleges comes from Iran

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A car bomb killed at least 13 people Wednesday in a Shiite part of Baghdad, and the U.S. command announced the deaths of eight more American soldiers — some victims of a weapon the American command believes comes from Iran.

At least 44 Iraqis were killed or found dead nationwide Wednesday, according to police reports. The toll marked an uptick in the daily carnage as President Bush prepares for a showdown in Congress over the future of the U.S. mission.

The deadliest attack occurred when a roadside bomb exploded along a busy highway during the morning rush hour in the eastern Baghdad district of Baladiyat. A medic at a nearby hospital said 13 people died, but a police officer put the figure at 15.

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The bloodshed in mostly Shiite eastern Baghdad occurred a week after the country’s most powerful Shiite militia leader, cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, ordered his fighters to cease attacks for up to six months so he could restructure his Mahdi Army.

But U.S. commanders say renegade elements within the Mahdi Army have disregarded al-Sadr’s order and are continuing attacks on U.S. and Iraqi forces. The U.S. believes those groups are backed by the Iranians, a charge that the Islamic Republic denies.

Read more: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20601969/

[Oreo]

1. It's a good thing they don't count car bombs anymore

END THE WAR... NOW!

[tanyev]

2. Guess I don't understand what the definition of "kicking ass" is.

[dipsydoodle]

3. Is that a fact -

"some victims of a weapon the American command believes comes from Iran."

In other news from 5 years ago : 7th April 2002

The Israeli army says it has killed at least 200 Palestinians in its sweeping 10-day offensive in the West Bank. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/1915793.stm

And what arms does Israel use ? Well they sure as hell ain't Iranian.

[phusion]

4. Ahh, they're trying to make the Iran link...

and the MSM is reporting it, no questions asked:

"BAGHDAD, Iraq - A car bomb killed at least 13 people Wednesday in a Shiite part of Baghdad, and the U.S. command announced the deaths of eight more American soldiers — some victims of a weapon the American command believes comes from Iran."

[Red Zelda]

5. Oh, that surge is working

working at killing our people. For $$$$$$.

[Supersedeas]

6. how will Katie Lipstick Couric smile her way thru that news

[scarface2004]

7. i suspect the weapons came from detroit!!

who else but gangbangers has glock 9mms!!??