Iran demands immediate British pullout from Basra
Iranian Foreign Minister Manushehr Mottaki urged Beirut during a visit for the immediate withdrawal of British forces from Basra accusing them of destabilizing Iraqs second largest city British Prime Minister Tony Blair rejected the demand saying troops stay with UN mandate and Iraqi government consent Basra hosts over 8000 British troops and sits near the Iranian border amid tensions over Shiite militias and recent protests and confrontations with British authorities in the city
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Baghdad businesses suffer as insurgent attacks rise
Insurgent violence in Baghdad escalates targeting diverse workers from bakers to perfume shop staff. Citizens fear death or kidnapping as bulletins detail drive by shootings and grenade incidents. Local barbers, liquor vendors, and real estate offices face threats, while analysts blame security gaps and volatile politics for the ongoing danger.
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