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 IRAQ GIVEN RESPONSIBILITY FOR KEY PROVINCE |
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BAGHDAD [MENL] -- The Iraq Army has been granted responsibility for security
in a key province.The United States has relayed responsibility to an Iraq Army brigade for
operations in the Salah Eddin province. The province contains vital
industries as well as strongholds of Al Qaida and the former
Saddam Hussein regime.On April 1, the 1st Brigade, 4th Iraq Army Division began the first
phase of assuming responsibility for security operations in Salah Eddin. The
Iraqi brigade has been partnered with the U.S. Army's 3rd Brigade Combat
Team, 101st Airborne Division."Yesterday, coalition Forces were responsible for conducting all the
operations in partnership with the Iraqi forces," U.S. Army Maj. Robert
Bertrand, 3rd BCT military transition team leader, said. "Today, the Iraqi
forces are in the lead."
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