Iraqi army forces are taking a major role in clearing al Qaeda from Mosul. The above photo shows Iraqi army soldiers from the 2nd Brigade, 2nd Iraqi Army Division, searching a car after the driver fled from it in west Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 22, 2008. During the search they found several weapons and ammunition. (U.S. Army photo/Sgt. Amanda Davis)Previous related:
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