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Monday, June 16, 2008

Iraq sets new attack on Iran-backed insurgents
in the South

BAGHDAD — Iraq has renewed its offensive against Shi'ite insurgents, this time in the southern city of Amara.

The Iraq Army and police have sent troops to Amara in a renewed effort against Iranian-backed insurgency groups, Middle East Newsline reported. The army sent hundreds of troops, including main battle tanks and armored vehicles, to Amara on June 14.

"The decision to undertake the operation has been taken, but the zero hour has not been set yet," Adel Al Muhoudir, governor of the Maysan province, said.

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The Amara deployment was the first in a Shi'ite city since the offensive in Basra in March 2008. The Basra operation, which ended in a ceasefire, was said to have surprised the Iranian-backed Mahdi Army and Special Groups.

Officials said Amara has been controlled by the Mahdi Army. They said the militia has been terrorizing the government and paralyzing law enforcement in the Shi'ite city.

The U.S.-led coalition was expected to participate in the Amara operation. Officials, however, stressed that the offensive was planned by the Iraqi government and would be led by the military.

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