U.S. Defends Operations in Western Iraq

"BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - The U.S. military defended its operations in western Iraq, insisting it is reducing insurgent attacks despite the deaths of 14 Marines in a huge bombing. Four more U.S. service members were killed in action, the military said Thursday.
jaafari Iraq's prime minister sought to assure his demoralized public that the government is on top of the security situation, announcing a new plan for restoring order and declaring "we are in a state of war."
lima U.S. military spokesman Brig. Gen. Donald Alston said American military operations in Anbar province, which includes the area where the Marines died, have succeeded in disrupting insurgent activities."
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Looks like rough territory